Lump Sum or Settle Your Long-Term Disability Claim in Ontario: What to Know

Lawyer reviewing legal documents with a client during a personal injury settlement consultation.

Yes, you can settle a long-term disability claim for a single lump sum instead of monthly payments. The real question behind can I lump sum or settle my long-term disability claim Ontario insurers will agree to is whether you should, and that depends on your medical situation, your policy, and the value of the offer. […]

Long-Term Disability Settlement Amounts in Ontario: What Your Claim Is Really Worth

Lawyer reviewing settlement documents with a client during a long term disability claim consultation.

Long-term disability settlement amounts Ontario claimants receive are based on the present value of the monthly benefits you would have collected to age 65, reduced by risk factors and offsets. Insurers often open at 50% to 70% of full value, and that first offer is almost always negotiable. There is no fixed figure, since every […]