The Supreme Court of British Columbia has tossed out the report of a forensic engineer, which supported the public insurer’s position in an unidentified car case, saying the report relied too heavily on expert opinion and not enough on “science.”
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There’s Nothing Fair About Ontario’s “Fair Auto Insurance Plan” For Accident Victims
Earlier this week the Ontario Government announced new proposed legislation to address auto insurance called “Ontario’s Fair Auto Insurance Plan”. This newly proposed legislation – the government claims – will once and for all tackle high insurance premiums. You have heard that promise before, repeatedly. It’s perhaps no surprise that the Insurance Bureau of Canada, a national lobby group for insurance companies welcomes the latest changes.
CDL submission on the Marshall Report
On August 15, 2017 The province of Ontario issued a bulletin seeking feedback and submissions regarding
Fair Benefits Fairly Delivered: A Review of the Auto Insurance System in Ontario.
Below is Canadian Defence Lawyers submission on the Marshall Report
Memo to bullying doctors: Heal thyselves
It’s not realistic to expect the CPSO leadership, a good many of whom are either doctors or were elected by doctors, to put their primary focus on the public rather than physicians. It’s particularly noticeable when patients who have allegedly been abused by doctors bring complaints to the CPSO, which in many cases seems to close ranks to protect the physician.
Litigation costs lead to systemic inequality for road violence victims
Litigating on behalf of victims who have suffered road violence is becoming very difficult in the present legal climate. The financing of claims has become increasingly more expensive and well outside of what the ordinary litigant can afford. However, the same does not apply to insurance companies, which have the means to litigate their cases against the seriously injured. Even more important, medical/legal and other crucial expert reports are growing in cost each year.
Man accused in St. Thomas baseball bat attack is a lawyer from an influential Toronto family
CBC News has learned the man charged in connection with a baseball bat attack on an immigrant family is a Toronto personal injury lawyer and the great-grandson of former Toronto mayor Nathan Phillips.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ london/st-thomas-ontario-baseb all-bat-attack-accused-1.44462 89
Friday Fun: Russian collision repairer becomes internet sensation; 401 driver charged for driving “too slow”
Toronto, Ontario — December 15, 2017 — In this week’s edition of Friday Fun, a Russian collision repair expert becomes internet sensation, 401 driver driving ‘too slow’, more roundabouts planned for the GTA and much, much more.
Creating Fairness and Opportunity for People in Ontario
The Ontario government has made major strides this year, fighting for fairness to make sure everyone in our province has the opportunity to share in our growing economy. In 2017, the government took historic action to deliver on its plan to help more people get ahead while continuing to grow the economy. In 2018, the plan will continue to deliver more opportunity and security for families, when a higher minimum wage and free prescription medications for children and youth come into effect on January 1.
WSIB to abolish policy that slashed benefits for thousands
The provincial workers’ compensation board will reverse a controversial policy that slashed benefits by blaming injuries on “pre-existing conditions,” even if they had no physical impact on workers before they got hurt on the job, the Star has learned.
B.C. reviews list of doctors who can assess auto-injury victims
British Columbia is the second province to review how auto-accident victims are assessed after The Globe and Mail identified problems with the practice across the country.
The province’s public insurer, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, says it is reviewing the list of doctors who can assess accident victims – and says it has already removed one doctor from the roster.