ECHO Legal Services P.C.Workplace Injury
You deserve to get the compensation that will help you recover. Work with our legal team to help you with your workplace injury claim.
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We are proudly Canadian. Our services are offered in the province of Ontario.
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ECHO Legal Services P.C.Professional Workplace Injury & WSIB
Get to know your rights for injuries that happen at work. Injuries happen quickly and without warning, which is why it is important to know your legal options as an injured worker. Your employer must do everything they possibly can for you at the time of an injury ensuring first and foremost, that the accident was reported and that they offered you medical assistance if needed.
The team at ECHO Legal Services Professional Corporation is ready to help you through the process and fight for your rights. Learn about what's available in Ontario as far as workplace accidents go, and how our legal professionals can put together a solid case on your behalf.
WSIB Compensation in Ontario
The Workplace Injury Insurance Act (WSIA), originally founded in 1914, provides wage loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help injured people get back to work after a work-related injury or illness. They are funded by premiums paid by Ontario businesses.
The WSIB is an independent trust agency operating under the Ministry of Labour. Employers are bounded by Ministry rules and regulations about health and safety.
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Compensation Timelines
There are four important steps that should be taken if you were injured on the job.
- Get first aid right away. If additional medical attention is needed, go to a doctor or hospital. Your employer must provide transportation for medical attention on the day of injury.
- Tell your employer about your injury or illness and any medical treatment you received right away. Your employer is obligated to keep a detailed record of what happened. You should always report your workplace injury or illness even if your employer tells you not to or tells you that your injury is not covered by WSIB or if your employer asks that you use your sick credits. The WSIB will adjudicate your claim.
- Report your injury or illness if you need treatment from a doctor, you are unable to return to work, or if you cannot work your regular hours. A Form 6 - Worker's Report of Injury Form should be completed. Your employer should submit a F7 - Employer's Report of Injury Form within 3 days of learning of an injury of illness at work.
- Stay in communication with your employer. The WSIB will assist in this process by helping you recover and return to work.
Contact our workplace injury paralegals at ECHO Legal Services Professional Corporation if anything goes wrong or if you need further clarification.
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The WSIB agency helps injured workers receive loss of earnings benefits, medical treatment, retraining and/or rehabilitation if they are unable to return to work. Work related injuries are taken very seriously in Canada. Work with our team of professional injury paralegals to get your compensation as soon as possible.
The WSIB should pay for medical expenses related your injury. Such expenses can include anything from chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, massage therapy, physiotherapy, assessments at a fracture clinic, assessment with a specialist, or psychological support. If you are an injured worker get your compensation started as soon as possible by initiating a WSIB claim.
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The workplace can be dangerous and it is up to the employers of Ontario to make sure safety measures are in place. Injuries in the workplace can happen at any time however, thanks to Provincial legislation, injured workers can receive the compensation they deserve if something happens. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) governs and regulates compensation for workplace injuries in Ontario. The team members at ECHO Legal Services Professional Corporation paralegal law firm have the experience you need to pursue a WSIB claim.
If you or a working colleague have been injured in the course of your employment and have yet to receive proper compensation, contact our team at ECHO Legal Services Professional Corporation. We will better understand your rights to receive the necessary benefits as soon as possible.
If your WSIB claim was denied, it's time for legal action. You have 6 months to reserve your right to appeal any decision in your claim. It is crucial to ensure the time limit is met. Call ECHO Legal Services Professional Corporation at 416-520-3372 for a consultation and to get advice on how to pursue your appeal.