A born-and-raised Barrie resident, Karen Vigmond knows and loves her community. She is proud to be a partner in one of Canada’s most successful personal injury law firms—right in her own backyard. Karen joined Oatley Vigmond in 2013 as an associate lawyer. She holds a BA from Queen’s University and her Juris Doctor from Bond University in Australia. Prior to being called to the Bar in January 2013, Karen articled at a well-known personal injury law firm in Toronto.
Full Decision The appellant was a 45-year-old woman who suffered a spinal cord hemorrhage resulting in paraplegia while travelling as a passenger in a motor vehicle on October 10, 2020. The appellant brought an application for accident benefits and her insurer denied her application on the basis that she was not involved in an “accident.” The main issue between the parties was causation. There was …
After The Event Insurance Premium Not A Compensable Disbursement and New Prejudgment Interest Rate Not Retroactive
Accident Benefits Settlement Deducted from Tort Award as a Result of Itemized Settlement Disclosure Notice
A Temporary Return to Work Does Not Extend Two Year Limitation Period Triggered by Denial of Income Replacement Benefits
