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2017 Automobile Insurance Legislated and Regulatory Adjustments and Optional Indexation Rates Under the Statutory Accident Benefit Schedule

by Admin4

The monetary threshold beyond which the deductible amount does not apply is adjusted from $123,016.99 to $124,616.21, in the case of damages for non-pecuniary loss from January 1, 2017, until December 31, 2017.

The monetary threshold beyond which the deductible amount does not apply is adjusted from $61,507.99 to $62,307.59, in the case of damages for non-pecuniary loss under clause 61 (2) (e) of the Family Law Act from January 1, 2017, until December 31, 2017.

The deductible for non-pecuniary loss when a tort award does not exceed the monetary threshold is adjusted from $36,905.40 to $37,385.17, in the case of damages from January 1, 2017, until December 31, 2017.

The deductible for non-pecuniary loss when a tort award under clause 61 (2) (e) of the Family Law Act does not exceed the monetary threshold is adjusted from $18,452.70 to $18,692.59, in the case of damages from January 1, 2017, until December 31, 2017.

https://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto/autobulletins/2016/Pages/a-17-16.aspx

Law firm owes clients money for ‘illegal’ contracts, court told

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A lawyer for the accident victim in a case of alleged double-dipping by a Toronto law firm says the firm’s contracts are “illegal” and former clients should get money back.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/03/10/law-firm-owes-clients-money-for-illegal-contracts-court-told.html

Lawyers can sue clients for unpaid fees

by Admin4

The Ontario Divisional Court has issued a stinging criticism of the processes lawyers have to follow to retrieve unpaid fees from clients and the provincial government’s failure to address backlogs in that system.

http://www.lawtimesnews.com/201703136007/headline-news/lawyers-can-sue-clients-for-unpaid-fees

Auto insurance fraud costs Canadian consumers billions of dollars each year

by Admin4

“Auto insurance fraud is a serious crime that costs Canadians billions of dollars each year,” said Garry Robertson, National Director, Investigative Services, IBC. “It’s an illegal, organized big business, largely unknown to consumers, that siphons resources away from our health care system, ties up our emergency services and courts, and drives up insurance costs.”

http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/auto-insurance-fraud-costs-canadian-consumers-billions-of-dollars-each-year-615878494.html

Why victims of minor motor vehicle collisions may not be ‘okay’

by Admin4

“I’m okay.”

When attending the scene of a motor vehicle collision, those are the words that first responders commonly hear from drivers, passengers, pedestrians or cyclists when asked if they have been injured. Many refuse medical treatment without realizing that they may have suffered a concussion. Many concussions do not present symptoms until hours or days after the initial trauma.

https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/why-victims-of-minor-motor-vehicle-collisions-may-not-be-okay-555608

Does your auto insurance cover you when travelling outside of Ontario?

by Admin4

Motorists who drive outside of the province or country will wonder if their insurance policies automatically provide coverage when driving in the U.S. and Mexico.

https://www.thestar.com/autos/2017/03/11/does-your-auto-insurance-cover-you-when-travelling-outside-of-ontario.html

Paralegals can save legal system from overpriced lawyers: Cohn

by Admin4

Yes, justice delayed is justice denied.

But a legal system that remains unaffordable is no less unjust.

And if rising costs keep bogging down our courts, we will all pay the price — not just needy people, but middle-class people in need of basic legal help. And everyone who counts on a functioning judicial system.

https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2017/03/10/paralegals-can-save-legal-system-from-overpriced-lawyers-cohn.html

Expert witness reports face procedural scrutiny

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“It’s not uncommon to be under a time crunch, and a lawyer may be putting pressure on an expert to produce a report, but it’s important for experts to understand the context in which lawyers practice and why they’re asking for things to be done by a certain time,” says Cahill, partner with Will Davidson LLP. “The lawyer has their own compliance requirements they are trying to meet.”

http://www.advocatedaily.com/paul-cahill-expert-witness-reports-face-procedural-scrutiny.html

Proposed Changes to the Regulated Health Professions Act Furthering Patient Protection and Accountability

by Admin4

On December 8, 2016, Bill 87: Protecting Patients Act, 2016 was tabled for first reading at Queens Park. Bill 87 proposes numerous amendments to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) in particular, to the Health Professions Procedural Code (Schedule 2 to the RHPA). These amendments aim at greater transparency and accountability in the administrative processes of health regulatory colleges. Bill 87 also introduces amendments that strengthen regulatory oversight and support to patients with respect to alleged sexual abuse by regulated health professionals.

http://blg.com/en/News-And-Publications/Publication_4772?sd=2017-03

Ottawa couple dumbfounded by $4,000 towing bill

by Admin4

An Ottawa couple was billed more than $4,000 to have their car towed from the scene of a collision, only to have their vehicle held “hostage” until the matter was finally resolved.

Margaret Roberts was involved in a car crash at Baseline Road and Centrepointe Drive around 3 p.m. Wednesday.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/towing-hostage-4000-dollar-bill-1.4019985