The Test for Catastrophic Impairment

A recent decision by the Divisional Court in Ontario provides a plaintiff-friendly interpretation of the test for catastrophic impairment un...

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Evidence Required to Dismiss a Non-Earner Benefits Claim

In Willoughby v.Dominion of Canada General Insurance Co , 2014 ONSC 1136 (S.C.J.), the plaintiff sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accid...

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The Definition of "Dependency" Under the SABS

Does an adult child attempting to become self-supporting qualify as a "dependent" under the SABS? The answer may be "yes...

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Attendant Care Benefits under SABS-2010

Can an insurer pro-rate attendant care benefits payable based on the hours of work lost by the attendant care provider? Tyrone Henry was l...

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Failure to Submit Disability Certificate Disentitles Claimant to Accident Benefits

A recent arbitration decision confirmed the importance of a disability certificate in accident benefits cases. In Anthonipillai v. Security ...

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Definition of "Accident" Under the SABS

How far can the definition of "accident" under the SABS be stretched? In Dominion of Canada v. Prest , 2013 ONSC 92 (S.C.J.) , the...

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When Has FSCO Mediation Failed - Part 2

Last week, we blogged on the Court of Appeal`s decision in Hurst v. Aviva , which held that insureds may proceed to bring court actions or a...

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When Has FSCO Mediation Failed - Part 1

We previously blogged on the decision in Cornie v. State Farm , in which Justice Sloan held that insureds may commence claims against their ...

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