FSCO Backlog means problems for injured persons in Ontario
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario or FSCO provides mediation and dispute resolution services to injured persons who are involved in a dispute with their insurer over the availability of Accident Benefits. Under the current law, these disputes must be sent to mediation first before they are determined on the merits by an independent arbitrator […]
Victims of the OC Transpo/Via Rail crash and their families are eligible for Accident Benefits.
Those individuals injured on the OC Transpo bus on Wednesday September 18, 2013 and the families of those who lost their lives are eligible to apply for and receive Statutory Accident Benefits or “SABS”. These benefits may include death benefits, income replacement and medical/rehabilitation benefits. Due to the priority payment rules in the Insurance Act, […]
