Distracted driving is much too common. It accounts for four million traffic accidents in North America each year. Although Ontario made it illegal in 2009 to drive while using a handheld device, last year approximately 75-80% of all car accidents resulted from driver inattention. It is illegal to use a handheld device while driving but… Read More…
Posts from December, 2014
Am I entitled to interest on overdue payments from my insurance company?
Yes, for accidents that occur after September 1, 2010, the rate of interest on overdue accident benefits payments changed from 2% per month, compounded monthly to 1% per month, compounded monthly. The decisions of Arbitrator Maggy Murray in Federico v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., [2012] O.F.S.C.D. No. 20 and Arbitrator JeffreyRogers in Subramaniam… Read More…
Is any economic loss, however minimal, sufficient for attendant care benefit eligibility?
Since the September 2010 changes requiring a family member who provides attendant care services to demonstrate an economic loss in providing care in order to be eligible for attendant care benefits, lawyers for injured people have been advocating for a broad interpretation to be adopted for the term economic loss. Plaintiff’s counsel can now also… Read More…
What is required for “medical reasons” in notice of denial?
When the insurance company denies treatment or payment of benefits and sends you to an insurer examination, be sure to check with your lawyer if you are required to attend. There are many requirements the insurance company must fulfill in order to properly require your attendance. With the September 2010 changes to the Statutory Accident… Read More…
MIG decision rescinded, new hearing ordered
The first ever decision interpreting the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG), Scarlett v Bel Air, is going to a new hearing with a new arbitrator. FSCO Director’s Delegate David Evans granted Bel Air’s appeal of the decision finding that Arbitrator Wilson erred in many respects including: – in finding that the burden of proof is on… Read More…