Philip Vivian

Phil immigrated from the UK to Canada in 2016. He was previously a high school teacher in the UK, and upon his arrival in Hamilton, made the decision to pursue a career in personal injury law.

Originally a co-op student at Lamont Law and now a Licensed Paralegal, Phil works in both Accident Benefits and Tort; dealing with clients, treatment providers, and insurance adjusters.

In his spare time, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.

Language Barriers and the SABS

Written by Philip Vivian / Editorial / April 05, 2023

The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) has seen significant changes from 2003 to now. Lobbying efforts by the insurance industry has led to an appreciable reduction in the benefits available to injured claimants[1]. The fundamental issues with Ontario’s no-fault benefits system have never been properly addressed and we currently have a complex entitlement-based system, confusing eligibility criteria, which is difficult to navigate without representation. This was never meant to be the case

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