The high cost of lawyers, combined with the erosion of legal aid and the proliferation of free legal resources on the Internet, has led to the justice system becoming what Julie Macfarlane, a law professor at the University of Windsor, describes as “a completely different universe.”
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Brokers Feel Used – the Crash Tested
COMMENT: I usually find articles in Insurance Business website informative even though they are typically very brief.However,this piece doesn’t educate anyone on anything as it relies on insurance brokers guessing they may have been scammed by their clients based on how they “felt”.
Canada’s consumer protection watchdog Lucie Tedesco could get more bite with new code
OTTAWA — The woman who is proud to be called the country’s consumer-protection czar remembers her first encounter years ago with the questionable actions of a debt-collection agency.
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/03/21/lucie-tedesco-consumer-protection-watchdog-new-code/
Whatever Doesn’t Kill You, Will Only Make You Stronger?
A few months ago, my father-in-law turned 80. As a gerontologist, I’m a big fan of celebrating major milestones when it comes to aging. But, for my father-in-law, I find this accomplishment more exceptional than usual. You see, we’ve suspected my father-in-law was a cat for years because he seems to have nine lives! Despite a barrage of serious healthsetbacks, and there have been some biggies, he always seems to bounce back.
Toronto Uber crash reignites insurance debate
Uber Canada has a $5 million insurance policy under sealed court order, but a spokesperson recently assured the Toronto Star: “We are confident our insurance model will provide coverage as it does in every jurisdiction where we operate.”
http://www.insurancebusiness.ca/news/toronto-uber-crash-reignites-insurance-debate-189501.aspx
For-profit company helps doctors earn government bonuses — and patients have privacy concerns
DoctorCare’s business marks a novel avenue for private involvement in the health-care system, and resurrects questions about the “pay for performance” bonuses several provinces have introduced in recent years.
The cost of owning a vehicle in Ontario continues to rise
Although they’re creeping back up again, lower gas prices over the winter have certainly saved drivers money. But while the cost of driving may be lower (at least for now), the cost of owning a car isn’t: the Ontario government has been increasing vehicle-related fees every year since 2012.
From MIG to CAT – The Difficulties of a Claim for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
With application of a minor injury definition, there comes limitation of medical and rehabilitation benefits to just $3,500. With this definition, there also comes a determination of no coverage for attendant care benefits. Such restrictions highly limit a person’s ability to access much needed rehabilitation and care following mTBI.
Driverless cars could mean cheaper insurance
There are several perks to look forward to when it comes to driverless cars: not having to worry about hitting the brakes or turning the steering wheel, or pay attention to other vehicles while fiddling with the radio. Here’s another: Driveless cars may drive down your insurance costs.
SAMS rollout continues to take financial, social toll
The new software management system, known as SAMS, was rolled out across Ontario on Nov. 12, and since then issuing cheques for Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support program has become exponentially difficult for the approximately 600 area social workers who don’t have enough training or the manpower to address the problems that have cropped up.