Appealing WSIB Decisions

Are you the recipient of a BAD decision made by the WSIB? Have you been treated UNFAIRLY? Are you currently NOT receiving benefits because of a WSIB related decision? Are you aware of your RIGHT TO APPEAL their decision?

Effective February 1, 2013 the WSIB introduced the new Appeals Modernization Program. Although appearing to assist injured workers with what WSIB deems to be a more efficient system with shorter turn around times for decisions this “new appeals system” has in many ways “stripped or robbed” injured workers of their Legal and Ethical right to an in person hearing where the client is finally given an opportunity to tell his or her “side of the story.”

Our well qualified Legal Representatives are committed in assuring that you, the injured worker are granted a “fair appeal” in an appeals system which provides the claimant with as little information as possible with respect to appeal options.

Our trained staff will represent your interests in appealing an adverse decision by the WSIB.

Please be advised that there are necessary steps to follow and timelines which must be adhered to during a WSIB appeal. There exist 2 basic levels of appeal:

  • WSIB Hearing -– Appeals Resolution Officer (ARO) decision
  • WSIAT — Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Tribunal

As a result of a steady increase in WSIB claim denials a great number of worker and employer appeals are having to proceed to WSIAT resulting in at times, significant delays in having an appeal date secured. THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW so as to have your case heard within an acceptable realistic time frame.

CALL OUR PROFESSIONALS TODAY IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH A RECENT RULING.

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