Authored by: Alfonso Campos Reales In Ontario, it is not enough for a car accident victim to prove that he or she has been injured by the fault of another to sue for his or her pain and suffering or health care expenses. Victims must also meet a test called the “threshold” to be compensated for these losses. The threshold test looks at the injuries …
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Bakir and Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company (FSCO A12-002657)
Honest belief of valid insurance found despite cash and barter deal; lay witness testimony sufficient to show proof of economic loss.
Optional Benefits: A Necessity
Authored by: Alfonso Campos Reales If you drive a car in Ontario, optional benefits are a necessity to protect you and your family. When you are injured in a car accident in Ontario, you are entitled to accident benefits coverage. These include funding for your medical and rehabilitation expenses, as well as funding to have a professional care for you after an accident. Because …
Michael Digby v. Aviva Canada Inc., FSCO A16-001425
The Arbitrator determined that the Applicant’s post-denial treatment history was a key consideration in determining that the treatment plan was reasonable and necessary.
Police explore effectiveness of controversial “Textalyzer” device to combat distracted driving
Decades of effort by groups in government, police, and lobbying organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada (MADD) has caused a dramatic decline in the rate of deaths caused by impaired driving since the 1980s. However the recent trend towards widespread use of mobile devices behind the wheel means that distracted driving is quickly becoming a more deadly issue. In addition to drinking, drivers …
