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Posted July 1, 2015

In an effort to reduce insurance premiums, the Government has promised to make significant changes to statutory accident benefits. The changes include: An amendment to[...]

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Posted April 27, 2015

Change in Pre-Judgment Interest Determined to be Retroactive

We blogged about the change in the pre-judgment interest rate last month. As of January 1, 2015, the Insurance Act was amended to provide that[...]

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Posted March 23, 2015

Change in Pre-Judgment Interest Rate

There has been a change in the interest rate that applies to non-pecuniary damages (general damages or damages for pain and suffering and loss of[...]

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Posted March 16, 2015

Vehicle Ownership – Liability is based on possession of vehicle

Car owners are liable under the Highway Traffic Act for the negligent operation of their vehicles by others. This liability is based on possession of[...]

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Posted March 9, 2015

Insurers – Bad Faith Negotiating

Many people don’t know this, but insurers are required by law to attempt to settle a motor vehicle accident claim as quickly as possible. If[...]

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Posted February 24, 2015

Fernandes v. Penncorp Life Insurance – long-term disability

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal awarded a totally disabled man the sum of $236,773 in unpaid long-term disability benefits, $200,000 in[...]

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Posted February 11, 2015

Family Protection Endorsement – OPCF-44R

An Ottawa court case decided in January that the Family Protection Endorsement (OPCF-44R) did apply to cover a young man (not named in the policy) who[...]

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Posted February 2, 2015

Important Change to Motor Vehicle Accident Benefits

Effective December 2014 persons who are injured in motor vehicle accidents will have to pay out of their own pocket for approved medical treatment and[...]

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Posted January 7, 2014

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[...]