BORNSTEIN
Fink & Bornstein has provided straight forward, no nonsense Workplace Safety and Insurance Board advice and Labour and Employment advice, to Workers and Employers for over 40 years.
We understand that Employees and Employers want a Law Firm that listens, is dedicated to the needs of the client, and delivers at a reasonable cost. We take great pride in the results we have brought our clients over the years. The secret to our success is in: our focus, our achievements, our hard work, and most of all our team!
If you have been injured at work, or developed a medical condition from work, there is some basic information you need to know.
You need to immediately report the incident to your employer and the WSIB, as well as to get medical treatment as soon as possible. There are strict time limits for filing a claim with the WSIB and the longer you delay, the more likely you will be denied WSIB benefits.
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WSIB (Workplace Safety & Insurance Board)
If an injury at work requires medical assistance, results in lost time from work or lost income, you may be entitled to file a claim for benefits with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Fink & Bornstein has extensive experience in matters relating to the WSIB. please Call 416-537-0108 to learn about our FREE Case Evaluation. Our legal counsel will:
- Provide a legal opinion on your claim;
- Defend your interests, rights and responsibilities stemming from your injury;
- Help you receive the medical and financial support you are entitled to;
- Protect you from further injury at your workplace;
- Ensure your return to work, with proper accommodation.
Return to Work / Retraining for Injured Workers and Employers
If you are experiencing a Return to Work issue and want a Workplace Safety & Insurance Lawyer Specialist to evaluate this matter, please Call 416-537-0108 to learn about our FREE Case Evaluation.
WSIB has a new Return to Work Policy obligation for employers, the Work Reintegration Program (WR).
In November 2010 the WSIB announced new policies to compel Employers to return injured Workers to their former place of employment. These policies apply to all injured Workers no matter what their year of accident, or status in the Labour Market Re-entry Program. Penalties are one year’s benefits, plus LMR costs, anywhere from $20,000.00-$70,000.00.
Our firm has specialized in the management of Return to Work obligations for 20 years. We can help you come to the most expedient resolution. Return to Work meetings are quasi judicial proceedings where determinations are made with many thousands of dollars of potential liability at stake. Know your Rights as an Injured Worker ar an Employer. Select your category below:
WSIAT (Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal)
RICHARD A. FINK is recognized by Lexis Legal information as being the number one advocate (in appearances) at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT). Richard A. Fink is a lawyer certified by the governing body of lawyers, (Law Society of Upper Canada) as a specialist.
OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety)
The OHSA has three basic aims:
- It sets out the legal duties of everyone in the workplace with respect to safety;
- It establishes requirements to deal with workplace hazards; and
- It creates an enforcement regime to ensure compliance with its rules and regulations.
CPP (Canada Pension Plan)
- Loss of Earnings (LOE)
- Future Economic Loss Awards (FEL)
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Canada Pension Plan Appeals (CPP)
- Revenue Branch Appeals
- Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) Prosecutions
- Initial Entitlement
- Pension Appeals Board (PAB)
- Return to Work (RTW) Work Reintegration (WR)
- Unemployability
- Non-Economic Loss Awards (NEL)
- Labour Market Plans (LMR)
- Survivor Benefits
- Psycho Traumatic Disabilities
- Chronic Pain Claims
- Occupational Disease Claims
- Office of the Commissioner of Review Tribunal (OCRT)
- OHSA – Occupational Health and Safety
Landlord and Tenants Board
On January 31, 2007, the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (the “RTA”) replaced the Tenant Protection Act, 1997 (the “TPA”), the legislation that has governed landlord and tenant relations in the Province of Ontario for almost a decade.
Although landlords have always been subject to substantial financial exposure under residential tenancies laws in Ontario, the new RTA creates an even more complicated environment in which to operate. The provisions of the RTA will create additional hurdles for landlords in recovering capital expenditures through rent increases and will also require landlords to adopt rigorous property management procedures to avoid substantial liabilities associated with the RTA.
Recognitions
We are honoured to hold the distinction of being one of only ten lawyers in Ontario certified by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) as a Specialist in Workplace Safety & Insurance Law.
Recognized by Lexis Legal for being the # 1 Advocate (in appearances) at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).
Listed by *Lexpert as one of Ontario’s most frequently recommended law firms in Workplace Safety and Insurance Law (WSIB).
Know your Rights as an Injured Worker ar an Employer. Select your category from the link below:
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One of my friend suggested Mr. Fink's name when I was actively looking to hire a lawyer for my case. In a first meeting, I knew he is the Lawyer I was looking for and by the time he proved it. Very knowledgeable, confident and master of dealing cases with WSIB. Mr. Fink and his support staff specially mentioned Pamela are very helpful and guided me through out the process. Very supportive and fight for the rights of injured workers. Mr. Fink is the BEST lawyer if you want to deal with WSIB.
I have a disability caused by injury at work. My condition keeps worsening over time due to medications and depression. Fink and Bornstein handled my case with genuine care and succeeded in getting part of my rights and working hard to fight WSIB for my unpaid compensation further. I appreciate having Mr. Fink as my lawyer and advisor, along with all the caring staff. God bless.
Richard Fink and his knowledgeable staff really care about injured workers and their rights. Mr. Fink has been honest, fair and extremely hard working and continues to work hard on my particular case. He has done a great job of representing me and I would highly recommend Mr. Fink and his associates to any other injured workers in Ontario. This review was written on behalf of Richard Englert.
Mr. Fink and his staff are very professional!! When I first met with Mr. Fink, he explained the process and what needs to happen. He has been doing what he said he would do and more. The staff members that I have been dealing with are exceptional, and they have never missed an email or question that I have. Thanks to Mr. Fink and his team!!!!!
You Need A Lawyer. When i first started to look at getting help with my worsening injuries after 20 years, I didn't think it would be a problem. O how I was wrong, having leg amputated and another leg crushed, I thought I could get help. After endless re-directions to new case managers, the final straw was when the last case manager told me I should apply to Ontario Disability Benefit. At that point I Knew I needed a Lawyer and I have no regrets. Mr. Fink and his team have the skills needed to navigate the endless quagmire.
Mr. Fink has been my lawyer for about a year and a half. He is straight to point and truly a great lawyer I have never had a problem with him what so ever and if you google his name you will see he is the top dog to handle WSIB.
Very accommodating, answers all your questions, your first time seeing him your treated like a client . Your not rushed all your questions are answered. Also Fink and Bornstein work very fast. I would recommend Fink and Bornstein to anyone looking for a WSIB lawyer, there the best in Toronto.
I would definitely recommend Mr. Fink of Toronto if you need a lawyer to defend you against WSIB. He is the most experienced and knowledgeable with WSIB. Nobody better!
I am writhing to leave positive feedback about my experience with law firm Fink & Bornstein Professional Corporation Barristers And Solicitors when dealing with the WSIB. I highly recommend their services and am happy with the positive outcome about my WSIB case, and would definitely use this Law Firm Fink & Bornstein Professional Corporation Barristers And Solicitors again in future if the situation arises.
Without Mr. Finks help I was struggling with the bureaucratic government agency that is supposed to take care of injured workers, and I was helpless. With Mr. Finks guidance I have been able to cut through the red tape and deal with the proper people. Mr. Fink does not leave you feeling like the industrial waste companies and bureaucrats make you feel like. I appreciate his, and his staffs help very much.
Mr. Fink was very helpful , spoke in easy to understand terms and explained all my available options. If you're faced with dealing with WSIB I would suggest a call to Mr. Fink.
Our Law Firm handles matters on a partial contingency fee basis.
We will charge a fee on the outset of taking your case and then our standard contingency fee is 20% plus H.S.T.. In more complex cases, we could charge a contingency fee of 30% plus H.S.T.. Disbursements, including taxes, are not covered by the contingency fee. The highest amount we have ever charged for legal fees on a 20% contingency fee basis is $85,000.00, as we were successful in getting our client $425,000.00.