If you have lost a loved one due to a work-related accident or occupational illness, understanding your rights to WSIB survivor benefits in Ontario is essential. This comprehensive guide explains who qualifies as a survivor, outlines the financial and emotional support available, and details the step-by-step application process. You’ll also learn about common challenges families face when claiming these benefits and why seeking help from experienced legal professionals, like RCR Legal Services Professional Corporation, can make a difference. Discover how you can secure the support and compensation your family needs during this difficult time.

TORONTO, September 10, 2024 - RCR Legal Services Professional Corporation acted in recent cases before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) that led to the issuance of Decision Nos. 953/21 and 954/21 on August 21, 2024.   In these proceedings, on behalf of two public health nurses, we successfully argued that their occupational inhalation exposures to excessive levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off gassing for nearly 14 months significantly contributed to the onset and development of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), followed by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) with associated Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and Fibromyalgia (FM).   Our firm began representing these…