The Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), formerly known as the CSST, is Quebec’s governmental entity responsible for managing working conditions, regulating the workplace, ensuring workplace safety, and compensating Quebecers who have suffered a workplace injury or occupational disease. When you have an accident at work and compensation is not forthcoming, consider calling a lawyer from Accident Solution for justice.

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    OCCUPATIONAL INJURY IN QUEBEC

    What is CNESST?

    CNESST is a government agency in Quebec that ensures safety and compensation for victims of workplace accidents and occupational injuries. It enforces the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases, providing insurance for workers and handling claims for compensation.

    While CNESST aims to protect the health and safety of workers, many injured workers face challenges securing adequate compensation for work-related accidents. These issues often require the help of a CNESST lawyer or workers’ compensation lawyer, who can assist in navigating the legal process and pursuing fair compensation.

    Despite its role, many accident victims report situations where the indemnities provided by CNESST are insufficient, highlighting the importance of seeking medical expertise, rehabilitation, and the support of professionals like the team at Accident Solution.

     

    What to do in case of a workplace accident?

    If you’ve been injured at work, it’s important to know your rights and take the necessary steps to secure fair compensation. At Accident Solution, we specialize in helping injured workers navigate the rehabilitation process and obtain the compensation they deserve.

    Steps to Take After a Workplace Accident:

    1. Report the Incident: Notify your employer about the workplace accident immediately to ensure it is documented.
    2. Seek Medical Attention: Prioritize your health and get a proper evaluation to document any occupational injuries or conditions.
    3. File a Claim: Submit a claim for compensation to CNESST or the relevant agency for income replacement and rehabilitation support.
    4. Consult a Lawyer: Work with a CNESST lawyer or work accident lawyer to handle complex claims, reviews, or appeals.
    For expert guidance on the steps to take, reach out to our lawyers for professional assistance.

     

    Accident Solution’s Legal Services Cover the Cities of Montreal, Laval (North Shore), Longueuil (South Shore) and Abitibi

    Our CNESST lawyers and experts take your case seriously. From the very first meeting, they will carefully analyze all the documents and details of your file, including your medical documents, the circumstances surrounding the accident, the time limits for reporting the event to the CNESST, the list of witnesses and the time limits for contesting the claim, all of which are essential to your file. Don’t forget to keep all your documents, even the ones that might seem irrelevant.

    Receive Compensation, It’s Your Right!

    An indemnity is an allowance or compensation offered to a person who is in recovery for an injury or who has experienced a loss. Compensation is also called restitution. Time limits following workplace accidents should include an accommodation by the employer. In Quebec, it is your right to receive compensation and indemnity according to your needs.For any emotional loss or personal injury caused by an accident at work, you are entitled to receive compensation. 

    Working with CNESST lawyers at Accident Solution is the best way to ensure that you receive your rightful compensation within the time frame of the accident.

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    Help from a Worker’s Compensation Lawyer to Contest

    Our experts can help you understand the nature and impact of decisions made against you. Challenging a workers’ compensation decision requires a complete file and complex administrative tasks, and enforcing your rights is difficult without a good knowledge of the law. That’s why seeking the help of a lawyer from Accident Solution is the best decision to ensure you get your rightful compensation.It is important to understand that each decision of the CNESST can be reviewed or contested within a time limit indicated in the decision. Please note that these deadlines are very important and must be respected or your right to contest will be lost. Let us help you contest a decision.

    The Administrative Review Branch

    In order for a request for review to be considered valid, you must send the official request for review paperwork AND address it to the attention of the Administrative Review Branch, in addition to sending a copy of the document to the officer who made the decision you wish to reverse.The Administrative Review Branch will then contact you to get your version of the facts of the work accident. Our CNESST lawyers recommend that you keep your version of events as concise and brief as possible. Why? The less detail you go into, the less chance you have of inadvertently contradicting your first version of the facts, which is the basis for all subsequent proceedings. We know how difficult and stressful all the paperwork in the legal process can be. Contact us to find out about your rights: no more delays or decisions without information!

    The Administrative Labor Tribunal (ALT

    Following this request for review to the Administrative Review Branch, you will receive a second decision confirming or reversing the first decision made by the CNESST. In the event of disagreement, you will have 45 days to contest the decision before the administrative labor tribunal.At this stage, it is important to make informed decisions about the course of the trial. You will have to decide whether it is appropriate to call your doctor as a witness and whether you intend to produce a medical expertise. In order to make informed and strategic decisions, we recommend that you seek the assistance of one of our professionals.We also provide legal services for other government entities in Quebec. To learn more about our services in Quebec related to CNESST, SAAQ or IVAC, we encourage you to visit our website, which is full of up-to-date and practical information.

     

    What Are the Types of Compensation in CNESST Files?

    There are two main types of compensation provided in CNESST files, depending on the nature of the work accident or occupational injury.

    Types of Compensation:

    • Bodily Injury Compensation: For workers whose physical integrity has been permanently affected due to an accident or injury.
    • Compensation for Income Replacement: Provided if you are unable to work because of an occupational injury.

    Additional Support:

    • Compensation for Psychological Injury: If your psychological integrity has been impacted by the event.
    • In-Home Assistance: Offered when the accident prevents you from performing domestic tasks or caring for yourself.
    • Expenses Related to Adaptations: Coverage for costs associated with adapting your home or vehicle to accommodate your condition.

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    What Is The Difference Between An Occupational Disease, An Occupational Accident And An Occupational Injury?

    According to section 2 of the AIAOD, a work accident is defined as the following: “an unforeseen and sudden event attributable to any cause, occurring to a person by reason of or in the course of his or her employment and resulting in an employment injury to him or her.”

    While an occupational injury is described as: “an injury or illness that occurs by reason of or in connection with an industrial accident, or an occupational disease, including recurrence, relapse or aggravation.”

    An occupational disease is defined as: “a disease contracted by reason of or in connection with work and which is characteristic of that work or directly related to the particular hazards of that work”. Thus, an occupational injury is an injury that occurs at work, while an occupational disease is a disease that is characteristic of the work or directly related to the specific risks of the work.

    For an injury to qualify as an employment injury or an occupational disease, it must be the result of an accident or a series of events related to work.

     

    What Are the Three Key Things to Know About Workplace Injuries?

    • A work-related accident is not restricted to an accident that occurs in the performance of work itself. It can also be the result of a work-related activity, either during a convention required by the employer or on the way to a customer’s premises.
    • An occupational injury or illness may also be psychological in nature (e.g., depression, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, head injury).
    • In order for an occupational disease to be recognized, the courts must be provided with scientific evidence that establishes the causal link between a given disease and a given job.

     

    What Are the Requirements to Qualify an Accident as a Workplace Accident?

    According to the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (AIAOD), there are four criteria for an accident to be recognized as an industrial accident :

    • An unforeseen and sudden event;
    • Attributable to any cause;
    • Occurs as a result of work; or in the course of work;
    • That results in an occupational injury.

     

    What Does Relapse, Recurrence or Aggravation Mean to the CNESST?

    Following a work accident, it is not uncommon to hear stories of a relapse, recurrence or aggravation of an injury already recognized by the CNESST. CNESST policy 1.03 sets out the necessary conditions, as well as the assessment criteria used by the CNESST for a recurrence, relapse or aggravation to be recognized as an employment injury.Unfortunately, claims for relapse, recurrence or aggravation are often contested by the employer or by the CNESST. Therefore, it is important to take the initiative to start building a good claim file in order to contest the decision. We recommend that you consult a lawyer to advise you of your options and the proper steps to take. At Accident Solution, we offer an initial consultation without obligation to assess your case.Contact us for more information!

     

    When to Seek a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for a Consultation?

    The sooner the better! A specialized lawyer will be able to help you take the right steps and avoid mistakes that could be irreversible in your case. While the CNESST is a government agency that was put in place to help workers, it is not uncommon to hear horror stories in which workers’ rights have not been respected. This is why we advise you to quickly call a lawyer when you are a victim of a work accident and even more so if you feel that there are complications with your employer.

    How Can Our CNESST Lawyers Help You?

    At Accident Solution, our lawyers have the expertise to help you with CNESST cases. Our team of lawyers is there to help you assert your rights and support you during the process. At Accident Solution, we know that being a victim of a work-related accident can be a huge burden, which is why we take all our cases very seriously and are committed to their success. Here’s how our lawyers can help you!

    • Extensive knowledge in the field of CNESST
    • Enforce your rights to compensation when they are not respected
    • To inform you of other rights you may have
    • Help you in the process of contesting or claiming compensation
    • To enlighten you in the rehabilitation process and to negotiate for you
    • Guide you through the administrative and legal procedures

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