Whether you miss that speed bump or collide with another car, by definition, accidents are never intentional. But unintentional doesn’t mean “not responsible”. And in some circumstances, a collision can result in higher insurance premiums.
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Vulnerable populations expected to benefit from increased Legal Aid Ontario funding
More vulnerable Sarnia-Lambton residents who find themselves in court are expected to have easier access to lawyers thanks to the first significant expansion of the Legal Aid Ontario program in nearly 25 years.
Car insurers and lawyers brawl in public – Two sides point to each other as reason for high insurance premiums. The truth is, they’re both responsible
A slugging match recently erupted between car insurance companies and Ontario personal injury lawyers.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) opened by claiming the public needs regulatory oversight of contingency fees charged by personal injury lawyers.
The IBC feels a change is necessary to protect consumers and allow the government to evaluate the impact of lawyers’ fees on the auto insurance system.
The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) countered by releasing a study it commissioned concerning auto insurance premiums.
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/06/13/car-insurers-and-lawyers-brawl-in-public
Building a Fair Society for All Ontarians
A foundational principle of this government is that all Ontarians should have opportunities to realize their full potential. Acting on this principle, the government introduced its plan for a fair society in the 2014 Budget.
THE TRUTH REVEALED ABOUT INSURANCE COMPANIES’ PROFITS IN ONTARIO
We all need to speak out against the misleading information being fed to us by the insurance industry and its paid lobbyists. This report prepared by prominent business professors Dr. Fred Lazar and Dr. Eli Prisman reveals the truth behind the numbers. The auto insurance business in Ontario is very profitable. Reasonable premium reductions should occur without any further erosion to accident benefits.
A great ‘contact your MPP’ link (right side of the page) so you can send an email direct!
Introducing the Access to Justice Research Network!
Access to justice issues have frequented academic, legal, political and mainstream debates for many years (with Slawyers often initiating or driving the dialogue happening in the Canadian blogosphere!). Yet, until now, there has been no identifiable, central platform in Canada where a wide range of justice stakeholders can exchange research and resources, raise questions and share ideas and concerns about access to justice issues.
http://www.slaw.ca/2015/06/12/introducing-the-access-to-justice-research-network/
Lawyer ordered to pay nearly $250,000 over litigation loans gone bad
“This is an unfortunate case on many levels,” he wrote. “The defendant Mr. Ferro is a senior member of the Hamilton bar. He has serious medical problems, recently made an assignment into bankruptcy and finds himself as a defendant in this and at least one other lawsuit brought by the plaintiff for several million dollars.”
Leakage!
The notion that insurers can better control their claims/indemnity spend through streamlining, cost cutting and efficiency initiatives has gained momentum in Canada in recent years. Many insurance companies are finding ways to plug financial “leakage” in claims handling – a term not always popular with claims managers. Independent adjusters understand the reasons behind this focus on costs, but caution that a proper approach to claims adjudication should prevail.
http://www.claimscanada.ca/issues/article.aspx?aid=1003594911
Law Society Complaints: What We Don’t Know and Why This Is a Problem
In many ways, Canadian law societies are now more transparent institutions than ever before. The Law Society of Upper Canada, for example, has adopted innovations like live webcasts of Convocation meetings,online Annual Reports and a frequently used Twitter account which allow for easier access and greater insight into what goes on at Osgoode Hall and why. And, of course, for those interested in what happens to lawyers “gone bad”, there is free public access to discipline-related decisions on CanLII.
http://www.slaw.ca/2015/06/10/law-society-complaints-what-we-dont-know-and-why-this-is-a-problem/
Suing the wrongdoer in a Civil lawsuit or pursuing a WSIB Claim? What’s best for you (Ontario)
There are instances where injured workers CANNOT sue. If they’ve been hurt or injured on the job site, there are instances where the injured party MUST pursue a WSIB claim. In such instances, it’s important to find out if your employer is a Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 employer. The difference is that is that you CANNOT sue a Schedule 1 employer; while you can sue a Schedule 2 employer. How do you find out if you’re dealing with a Schedule 1 or a Schedule 2 employer? That’s easy. All it takes is a call to the WSIB at 1-800-387-0750. Just ask the person who picks up the phone. It’s an easy search for their staff to make.