In a recent decision, the Licence Appeal Tribunal (the “LAT”) held that the applicant’s concussion removed him from the Minor Injury Guideline (the “MIG”) despite the effective resolution of his concussion symptoms.
Hassan v. Sun Life, 2023 ONSC 7280
On July 26, 2017, the plaintiff, a lawyer for Legal Aid Ontario, submitted a claim for long-term disability benefits (LTDs) to Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Sun Life), alleging total disability as of April 18, 2017, due to left arm and shoulder pain, anxiety, depression and phantom limb pain. On September 26, 2017, the plaintiff received a letter from Sun Life advising her that her claim for LTDs had not been approved as she did not satisfy the definition of “total disability”.
Celebrating Ramadan
March 10 marks the beginning of this year’s Ramadan (raa-muh-daan). From a non-religious perspective, Ramadan can be seen as a time for personal growth, community building and social cohesion. It offers valuable lessons in empathy, self-discipline and altruism, which are universal values that can be appreciated and embraced by people from all walks of life.
Thanh Du v Economical Insurance Company, 2023 CanLII 116499 (ON LAT)
The applicant, Vinh Thanh Du, was injured in an automobile collision on February 14, 2020. He sought benefits from his car insurer, Economical Insurance. Economical denied treatment plans for physiotherapy and massage therapy on the basis that the applicant’s injuries fall within the Minor Injury Guideline (“MIG”). A claimant is confined to the MIG if they sustain primarily minor injuries in the subject accident.
Celebrating Women’s Achievements and Advocacy in Law on IWD
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, (IWD), a global day of action and a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. It is a day to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality and to recognize the challenges that lie ahead.
Celebrating Diversity: Embracing Zero Discrimination Day
In a world that thrives on diversity, Zero Discrimination Day serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of inclusivity and respect for all individuals, regardless of their differences.