This decision arises from a 2019 motor vehicle collision in which the plaintiff alleged that the defendant lost control of his vehicle and crossed over the centre line, colliding with the plaintiff’s vehicle. The plaintiff alleged that she suffered injuries including a concussion, whiplash, other soft tissue injuries, chronic pain and psychological injuries including depression.
This recent Superior Court decision highlights the underlying rules of ethical duties that counsel must uphold in the course of litigation.
The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle collision on October 6, 2018. He was deemed catastrophically impaired due to being rendered a paraplegic as a result of the collision.
This decision confirmed benefits coverage was available to an operator of an uninsured vehicle involved in a non-accident incident with another, insured vehicle.
This decision provides a helpful overview of the settlement approval process and the factors that judges take into consideration when evaluating proposed settlements.
This case examines which fees are reasonable and necessary for complex treatment plans, including out-of-session services, form completion, brokerage time and report preparation.
