Vanessa Petronilho

Vanessa Petronilho is an Associate at McNally Gervan. She graduated from law school in 2024 and was called to the Bar in 2025. With a background in social work and a strong passion for advocacy, Vanessa brings a compassionate, client-centred approach to her legal practice.

Mayers v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, 2025 ONLAT 24-014285/AABS

Full Decision This recent decision from the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) offers helpful guidance and encouragement for plaintiffs and counsel pursuing a catastrophic impairment (CAT) designation under Ontario’s statutory accident benefits regime. Background The case concerned Mr. Mayers, who was injured in a motor vehicle collision on January 25, 2021. The central issue before the LAT was whether he met the threshold for CAT under …