Ontario Personal Injury Lawsuits and Statutes of Limitations by: Brent Meadows The Supreme Court of Canada has denied leave to the Lombard General Insurance Company in a case involving the determination of the limitation period with respect to OPCF 44R claims. OPCF 44R Family Protection Coverage is an optional endorsement of the standard Ontario automobile […]
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We are so lucky to be able to be in a profession where we are able to help make people’s lives better. Most of our clients have had traumatic accidents in their lives and we are able to help them rebuild their lives following their accident. Oftentimes, it is not just our clients that we are […]
In September 2010, the Ontario Government through the Financial Services Commission of Ontario made significant changes to Ontario insurance plans. Not only did FSCO significantly reduce the accident benefits available to Ontario drivers, but it also introduced a 2 tiered approach for Ontario drivers. All Ontario drivers are required to purchase insurance. How much insurance […]
Ontario Car Insurance Claims and Accident Benefits. Who can access Ontario benefits? Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS) are provided by law in every Ontario auto insurance policy. All Accident Benefits are standard and equal among insurance companies unless you opt for “top-up” coverage. Ontario Accident Benefits provide compensation, regardless of who is at fault, for drivers, […]
What is insurance fraud? Did you know that March has been deemed “Fraud Prevention Month?” I wanted to remind all drivers that they can help to fight auto insurance fraud. Unfortunately, people do abuse the auto insurance system, and oftentimes the insurance companies raise premiums as a result of faulty claims. There are ways to […]
Maximum compensation for pain and suffering in Ontario… Compensation for Chronic Pain Injury As Ottawa personal injury lawyers, we were very pleased to have been able to help another Ottawa accident victim get the help and compensation she needed following a serious accident. Accident Scenario: “BH” was 64 years old at the time of her […]
What is an OCF-3 Disability Certificate? If you have been injured in an accident in Ontario, you will likely need medical help and you may even need legal help. Your insurance company is often one of the first calls that get made. Typically, your insurance company will start your claim by sending you a package […]
Concussions Injury Compensation Ontario. I have had so many people come to me after a car accident and they have no visible signs of an injury, yet they are suffering. After I hear about their day-in and day-out activities, it becomes quite apparent to me that they are suffering from a severe concussion. Concussions are […]
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Ontario Accident Insurance Claims If in an accident, do you have to provide your insurance information? The answer is yes. Section 200 of the Highway Traffic Act states that any person involved in an Ontario accident must, when requested, provide his/her name, address, driver’s licence number, insurance policy information and ownership information. This information must […]
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (“CFS”) is a real disorder affecting hundreds of thousands of people in North America. We have our fair share of chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers here in Ottawa as well. Often the syndrome can present itself to a victim after an accident or injury. The cause of chronic fatigue syndrome […]
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