The Paralegal Blog

I was extremely honoured to team up with Michelle Lomazzo on this important case. More than 25 years after a firefighter died by suicide, his surviving family finally received recognition from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) that his death was work-related. The Case – Decision 1731/23 This

She spent 13 years serving her community with honour, integrity, and a deep sense of duty. A seasoned police officer with a spotless record and a reputation for excellence. But in May 2020, everything changed. Following a civilian complaint—later found to be unsubstantiated—this officer became the subject of a stressful

First Responders are not the only workers who face dangerous circumstances in their jobs that can lead to mental stress injuries.  For over a decade, this now 62-year-old worker served as an Educational Assistant (EA), providing support to students with special needs. However, her career came to an end in

In 2014, a Correctional Officer was diagnosed with Complex PTSD after being exposed to numerous traumatic events while working at a youth correctional facility. Two years later, she was permanently restricted from working in a correctional setting. Her employer offered her a new role as a Ferry Deck Hand their

Let’s talk about Non-Economic Loss Awards! Commonly referred to as the “NEL”, a Non-Economic Loss Award is paid to an injured worker when their injury or illness results in a permanent impairment.  This can be for a physical injury, or a mental stress injury. The NEL award represents the impact