Critical Illness Lawyers in Ontario

Critical illness insurance is a type of life insurance, which is paid to the insured person as a one-time lump sum payment after a diagnosis of a critical illness. 

More about Critical Illness claims

We understand how devastating it can be to receive a diagnosis of a critical illness. We have assisted many clients whose critical illness claims have been denied and helped them to successfully resolve their claims.

What does my CI policy cover?

A critical illness policy can cover illnesses such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, AIDS, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) or heart attack.

What happens after my diagnosis?

After a diagnosis has been made, an insured person is subject to a “survival period” before the claim can be paid. The length of the survival period will depend on the type of illness.

This type of insurance is meant to provide financial assistance during a critical time when a person is unable to work during to a serious illness and provide funding for medical treatment, medical devices and attendant care or nursing care.

What if my CI claim is denied?

If your claim for critical illness benefits has been denied, you can fight the insurance company’s decision. It is important to seek immediate legal advice. Our lawyers can help you recover the benefits you purchased.