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What is the future of Canadian auto insurance?

Proof of insurance modernization in Ontario is widely seen as an overdue step towards the digital auto insurance experience consumers expect.

But what’s next?

http://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/breaking-news/what-is-the-future-of-canadian-auto-insurance-66778.aspx

Negotiations continue for sale of portions of Saskatchewan Government Insurance

REGINA – The Saskatchewan government has confirmed 11 private companies have expressed interest in buying a portion of Saskatchewan Government Insurance.

http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/negotiations-continue-sale-portions-saskatchewan-government-insurance-100411289

Chronic mental stress: an end to discrimination in Ontario?

The 2017 Budget included some unexpected good news for injured workers: the government is planning to remove the statutory bar to chronic mental stress claims, effective January 1, 2018. Does this mean an end to discrimination against injured workers with chronic mental stress? Well, maybe…

https://justcompensation.ca/2017/04/30/chronic-mental-stress-an-end-to-discrimination-in-ontario/

Traumatic Memories Reduced 62% By Classic Game

Playing Tetris — a retro tile-matching puzzle game — can help reduce the formation of intrusive memories after a traumatic event, new research finds.

http://www.spring.org.uk/2017/05/game-reduces-traumatic-memories.php

Concussions and recovery time: What the latest research shows

The majority of patients improve within a few weeks, while others continue to experience symptoms long after the head trauma. The experts aren’t sure why patients recover at different rates. But they agree that another concussion should be avoided – especially soon after the first one.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health-advisor/concussions-and-recovery-time-what-the-latest-research-shows/article34880885/

11 Car Insurance Myths Debunked

There’s a lot of information and perceptions about car insurance out there; some are considered fundamental truths while others, when looked at more closely, often reveal that what we think to be true is simply a myth. The trouble with insurance myths is they can cost us money, or influence decisions we make.

https://www.insurancehotline.com/car-insurance-myths-debunked/

LAT, ACRB, FSC Common Rules of Practice and Procedure Review

Written comments on the rules may be sent to SLASTO by e-mail, regular mail, or fax. Please include the following when addressing comments or in the subject line of an e-mail or fax cover sheet: “LAT/ACRB/FSC Common Rules of Rules of Practice and Procedure Review—Spring 2017”.

Contact information

Automobile Accident Benefits Service (AABS) Feedback and Information Sessions are set to begin this month.

Please note that the deadline to register has been extended to Monday May 8, 2017
 

What does “Disability” mean in your Long Term Disability Policy (Ontario)

Long Term Disability insurance is provided by a large insurance company or bank like Manulife, Great West Life, Sun Life, Industrial Alliance, SSQ, Desjardins, Standard Life, RBC, Co-Operators etc. These are some of the most common insurance companies we see which provide LTD insurance across Ontario. If you’re reading this installment of the Toronto Injury Lawyer Blog, chances are that you may have LTD coverage with one of these companies.

https://www.torontoinjurylawyerblog.com/2017/05/disability-mean-long-term-disability-policy-ontario.html

The Importance of Nutrition with TBI

Brain injuries disrupt the ability for your brain to function and think clearly. They may also affect your sense of smell or taste and/or affect your hormones.

Most of us have heard the phrases “feed your body, feed your brain” or “you are what you eat”. Scientists have proven that deficiencies in certain nutrients and unhealthy food choices are detrimental to the functioning of your brain, whether you have a brain injury or not. If one looks up the meaning of injury it will be described as hurt, harmed or damaged. Some of the antonyms for these words are healthy, healed, and cured.

http://oatleyvigmond.com/importance-nutrition-tbi/#.WQo5wsYpDIU