Testimonials

On June 1998, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis that progressively worsened until I was physically unable to work in any type of capacity in 2007. Following this, based on my research findings that prolonged exposure to silica dust is well known to cause rheumatoid arthritis, I made a claim for WSIB benefits as I was continuously exposed to silica dust as an autobody mechanic from 1971 to 2007. Although the WSIB accepted that I was occupationally exposed to silica dust, the WSIB maintained that I did not meet the occupational exposure threshold required for entitlement.
Initially, I sought legal help with my appeal from several legal representatives, but no one took on my case as they said I did not have any merit with my appeal and agreed with the WSIB’s decision.

Mr. Bruce Zevallos was the only one to say I had a case and I hired him to start the groundwork to seek and obtain the evidence required to win my appeal. Mr. Zevallos presented my appeal to an Appeals Resolution Officer and obtained a successful conclusion with securing initial entitlement to rheumatoid arthritis and full loss of earning benefits to age 65.
My family and I thank Mr. Zevallos and his staff for all the hard work and would highly recommend RCR Legal Services Professional Corporation to anyone looking for professional representation.

On April 13", 2005 I was working at 8) Lisa Street in Brampton, Ontario performing routine preseason maintenance on a 134A York Screw Chiller. I was exposed to 134A for an extended period of time in which I suffered an inhalation injury that left my heart and lungs damaged. Over the next four years, my health deteriorated until I lapsed into heart failure and nearly died in 2009.

Local 787 provided me with legal representation through R.C.R. Legal Services in Toronto to pursue my WSIB case. Mr. Bruce Zevallos handled my case. He used his expertise to extend to me the most professional and excellent services in order to get me to a successful conclusion in this matter. I recommend without hesitation that Local 787 use Mr. Bruce Zevallos to represent any of my Union brothers and sisters should they become injured on the job as I did. Over the past nine years, Mr. Zevallos has persevered through letters of denial, hearings, tribunals, legal wrangling, and research in order to navigate through the considerable paperwork and procedures required to win a case like mine with the WSIB. He was steadfast in his determination to see this through to the end. He often encouraged me to be confident and not give up.

I received a settlement check from the WSIB in September 2018. I also was awarded a monthly entitlement until age 65. This allows me to live more comfortably and help my 3) children through their own journey in life. On behalf of myself and my family, I want to most sincerely thank the executive of Local 787 for supporting me over the nine years it took to win my case. Without your support, I would have been forgotten and received nothing. The pride and dignity afforded me through local 787 cannot be understated. Joining Local 787 in 1994 was certainly one of the best decisions I made during my professional career.

RCR Legal Services Professional Corporation treated my injury case with true professionalism. The care, dedication, empathy, and patience did not go unnoticed. Bruce and his office staff were very knowledgeable in workplace injury and were readily available to answer questions and return phone calls or emails in a timely manner. Communication was a key component and although I wasn’t always able to comprehend information due to the nature of my injury, Bruce always took the time to explain everything to my wife and I, keeping us up to date and informed. We truly appreciate everything RCR Legal Services Professional Services did for us and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for representation for a workplace injury.

Thank you very much for your assistance with my case. You have helped alleviate a lot of stress. My family and I appreciate all your time and efforts.