Workers Compensation Advocate is a legal services firm that helps injured and disabled workers in and around Toronto, Ontario. Our primary legal services are related to claims with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), previously called the Worker's Compensation Board (WCB), and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits. Our paralegal, Robert Govaert, has over 20 years of experience representing clients at all stages of the appeal process, including oral hearings and tribunals at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) and the Social Security Tribunal (SST). Work injury and disability benefit claims are sometimes very complex and there are appeal time limits to appeal each decision, so it is important to seek legal advice and support as soon as possible after an accident or disability, even before a dispute arises. Call for a free consultation and visit our website for more information and client testimonials. Lawyer and paralegal referrals welcome.more...See more text
Domains of law
Social Security Tribunal (SST),
Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (wsib),
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefits,
Workers' Compensation Board (wcb),
Workplace Safety And Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT),
Products and Services
Representation Of The Client In The Proceeding,
Negotiate Clients Legal Interests And Rights Or Responsibilities That Relate To The Client Matter,
Select And Draft And Complete Or Revise Documents For Use In The Proceeding,
Advice His Or Her Legal Interests And Rights Or Responsibilities Regarding The Proceeding,
Client Will Be Kept Informed Of All Events As They Develop Throughout The Proceeding,
Initial Screening And Assessment Of The Case And The Facts And The Evidence,
If Needed An Interpreter Will Be Provided At Oral Hearings,
My parents have limited English and they both had work injuries within a few years of each other and could not return to any type of work. WSIB said my dad could return to light work and cut his benefits and denied entitlement for my mom’s injury – this created a serious financial problem. I helped my parents find 5 other lawyers to help and paid them up front, but my parents received nothing and were told they couldn’t win. Robert from WCA won both their appeals and all their benefits.
My WCB benefits were cut off in 1996. I went to two different lawyers to ask for help, but I was told by both that I did not have a chance to get anything. I am really happy you decided to take my case, because with your help I received back all my WCB retroactive benefits and additional supplementary benefits for life. Robert is the best and I highly recommend his paralegal services.
I was totally disabled following my work related motor vehicle accident (MVA), but WSIB determined that I was fit to return to work and closed my file. I was unsuccessful with my appeals with a WSIB lawyer and a paralegal for over 5 years, until another injured worker recommended Robert from Workers Compensation Advocate in Toronto. Mr. Govaert took my case and helped prove that I was not fit to return to work after my work related MVA injury and I recovered 7 years of retroactive benefits.
When I first met Robert, I believed in my heart that he was the person to help me and he gave me hope not to give up. Robert's knowledge and experience helped prove that I was not fit to return to work and won my case at the Tribunal. If you are an injured worker, don't waste time and find a way to call Mr. Govaert to help you.
I was upset when WSIB cut my benefits and my previous lawyer couldn’t help me. From my first consultation with Robert Govaert, I felt comfortable with him and confident that I had a chance to win. Robert Govaert helped me win over $500 000 for my work injury. I am so happy and excited.
