Under Ontario law, every driver must carry their proof of auto insurance “pink slip”, which is valid only in paper format. Nova Scotia recently announced that it would become the first Canadian province to allow drivers to carry digital proof of insurance. Currently, 46 U.S. states allow for digital proof of auto insurance.
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ICBC reacts to report detailing its shortfalls
On the heels of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) $935 million net loss for the recent fiscal year, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has released a damning report on the reforms needed in the province’s auto insurance market.
The ethical dilemmas of self-driving cars
As self-driving technology creeps into vehicles, the debate over how they should behave in situations they can’t anticipate is sharpening.
Multiple studies estimate that autonomous cars would dramatically reduce road accidents – up to 90 per cent, according to a 2015 report by McKinsey & Company.
Major Changes to ODSP and Ontario Works That Benefit Recipients
Changes were made to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW) on August 1, 2017. These changes will have a huge impact for the recipients, of these benefits, who have personal injury cases.
https://www.hshlawyers.com/art
Arts Grants now exempt in ODSP and OW
From the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC): On December 13, 2017, the Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) announced that, effective that day, arts grants are exempt as income and assets in both ODSP and OW.
This is a huge step forward for artists in Ontario who get income support from these programs and receive arts grants
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/n
Play it Again, Sam
Once again, Ontario has announced another package of auto insurance reforms.
With a provincial election just months away, the Ontario government recently announced yet another plan to make auto insurance affordable for Ontario drivers. The plan is focused on addressing fraud and providing better access to care.
https://www.canadianunderwrite
Threshold Motion Dismissed in “Thin Skull” Case
The plaintiff, aged 54, was involved in a motor vehicle accident as a passenger. The vehicle was rear-ended and the collision was of moderate impact. The plaintiff’s back and neck pain evolved into chronic pain. The plaintiff had a pre-accident history of depression, apparently connected with traumatic events in her life. At the time of the accident, the plaintiff was on a stress leave from work. After the accident, she did not return to her job as a social worker.
IBC calls for more auto insurance competition in BC
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has issued a statement calling for major reforms in British Columbia’s auto insurance space to make coverage more affordable.
Litigation loans help clients move forward
Litigation loans can assist claimants during lengthy court proceedings, ensuring their bills are paid while seeking a fair settlement, says CaseMark Financial’s founder and managing director, Mickey Mingov.
Civil litigation claims: What we saw in 201
Claims against litigators are the largest area-of-law subset in LAWPRO’s claims portfolio. The rate of increase in claims in this area outstrips all others, and is an increasing source of concern.In the past two years, we have focused on the claims impact of the changes to Rule 48 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Judgments reported in 2017 include actions dismissed as statute barred, administrative dismissals by registrars, dismissals for failing to “show cause” at status hearings, dismissals under Rule 24, and decisions refusing to restore actions to the trial list. However, claims against litigators are far more varied than these, as these summaries of some LAWPRO cases reveal.
https://www.practicepro.ca/201