CNESST lawyer for work accident victims

Have you been injured in a workplace accident?

Being injured at work can lead to devastating financial, physical and personal consequences for victims and their families.

Bégin Avocat knows how time consuming and frustrating it can be for victims to obtain compensation for the damage they have suffered. That is why we strive to help injured parties obtain fair and adequate compensation.

For more than twenty years, the lawyers at Bégin Avocat have assisted victims of work-related accidents in Quebec. Our administrative law firm is here to help you, from the preparation of your file, to representation at the Tribunal Administratif du Travail.

Bégin Avocat supports you before the CNESST

Me Bégin has worked with hundreds of victims of work-related accidents during his career. His experience has made him very familiar with the complexities of these lengthy procedures.

At Bégin Avocat, we can assist you with all types of claims related to the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail au Québec (CNESST) in Quebec. This also includes appeals of unfavourable CNESST decisions, which must be contested within 30 days. There is no time to lose for victims of unfair decisions.

Our administrative lawyer does everything possible to make sure injured workers receive all the benefits they are entitled to in a timely manner.

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Bégin Avocat can help you if you are:

In dispute with the CNESST

In dispute with the SAAQ

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In dispute with Retraite Québec

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What is the CNESST (formerly CSST)?

The Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail is the Quebec agency responsible for ensuring compliance with labour standards throughout the province. If the CNESST does not enforce these standards effectively, they are liable. The institution must:

Ensure that workplaces take responsibility for the health and safety of workers,
Compensate victims of occupational injuries,
Ensure victims’ social, psychological and physical rehabilitation.

The CNESST provides 3 main types of compensation:

Compensation for permanent physical or psychological injury

Paid in the event of permanent disability or serious personal or psychological injury.

Income replacement indemnity

Paid if the victim is unable to work as the direct result of a serious work accident-related injury.

Death benefits

Generally paid to the spouse, children, and other dependents of the victim at the time of death.

It can be difficult for victims of a work injury to assert their rights and challenge CNESST decisions on their own. Remember that a lawyer specializing in work injury law can help.

How can you get compensation from the CNESST after a workplace accident?

According to the Workers’ Compensation Act, a workplace accident is an unexpected and sudden event attributable to any cause, occurring to a person as a result of or in the course of their work and resulting in an occupational injury.

The courts have handed down numerous decisions that modify this definition. For example, an overload of work over a period of several weeks may be considered an unforeseen and sudden event. It may be very useful to consult a specialist before filing your claim to increase the likelihood of it being accepted based on recognized criteria.

The claim must be filed with the CNESST within six months of the accident or the onset of the injury. Your employer is required to assist you with these steps if you request it. However, while it is important to keep your employer informed of your actions, it is preferable to seek assistance from the CNESST or a competent external resource, such as a specialized lawyer.

Why call Bégin Avocat after a work accident in Quebec?

After the initial injury, Me Bégin will make sure that all the forms for your CNESST claim are completed correctly and filed on time, minimizing the possibility that your claim will be rejected. He can also guide you through the appeal process if you have to go to the Tribunal Administratif du Travail.

As a member of the Quebec Bar and a lawyer who has defended victims for 30 years, Me Bégin has helped hundreds of people obtain justice. You can be sure that he will help you obtain compensation that is appropriate to the harm you have suffered.

Feel free to contact us if you need help from a specialized lawyer during a dispute with the CNESST.

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