The recently released Dispute Resolution System Review final report does not address the abuse of Ontario’s accident victims and our courts by assessors who intentionally minimize or deflate an injury so Ontario’s insurers can deny claims. Despite the DRS review being the forum most suited to impose criteria regarding medico-legal expert witnesses, and the place to set standards, the issue will remain a core problem affecting every accident victim.
Tighter scheduling and timelines, both welcome changes, will not make the system fairer if the quality of the evidence at hearings remains so low. Media release FAIR response to the Dispute Resolution System Review Feb 21 2014