Sections of an Ontario law aimed at reducing auto insurance claims costs, which would give inspectors power to enter premises without a search warrant and remove records for review, take effect in less than two weeks.
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Personal Injury Law: New ruling establishes that any financial outlay is an economic loss
A recent Financial Services Commission of Ontario arbitration decision has confirmed that any financial outlay by a service provider can qualify as an economic loss within the meaning of the definition of “incurred” in subsection 3(7)(e) of the Ontario statutory accident benefits schedule.
Letter: Lawyers not to blame for auto insurance costs
Barbara Taylor, director of policy at the insurance bureau, suggests that the tracking of lawyer fees will protect consumers while allowing the government to note the impact of lawyer fees on the auto insurance system (see “IBC wants regulation for personal injury lawyers,” Feb. 23). If the insurance industry really wants to control costs, I suggest that they take a hard look at what is expected of accident victims when they announce their intention to advance a claim.
Can’t afford a lawyer? How courtroom innovations help self-represented litigants
The high cost of lawyers, combined with the erosion of legal aid and the proliferation of free legal resources on the Internet, has led to the justice system becoming what Julie Macfarlane, a law professor at the University of Windsor, describes as “a completely different universe.”
Brokers Feel Used – the Crash Tested
COMMENT: I usually find articles in Insurance Business website informative even though they are typically very brief.However,this piece doesn’t educate anyone on anything as it relies on insurance brokers guessing they may have been scammed by their clients based on how they “felt”.
Canada’s consumer protection watchdog Lucie Tedesco could get more bite with new code
OTTAWA — The woman who is proud to be called the country’s consumer-protection czar remembers her first encounter years ago with the questionable actions of a debt-collection agency.
http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/03/21/lucie-tedesco-consumer-protection-watchdog-new-code/
Whatever Doesn’t Kill You, Will Only Make You Stronger?
A few months ago, my father-in-law turned 80. As a gerontologist, I’m a big fan of celebrating major milestones when it comes to aging. But, for my father-in-law, I find this accomplishment more exceptional than usual. You see, we’ve suspected my father-in-law was a cat for years because he seems to have nine lives! Despite a barrage of serious healthsetbacks, and there have been some biggies, he always seems to bounce back.
Toronto Uber crash reignites insurance debate
Uber Canada has a $5 million insurance policy under sealed court order, but a spokesperson recently assured the Toronto Star: “We are confident our insurance model will provide coverage as it does in every jurisdiction where we operate.”
http://www.insurancebusiness.ca/news/toronto-uber-crash-reignites-insurance-debate-189501.aspx
For-profit company helps doctors earn government bonuses — and patients have privacy concerns
DoctorCare’s business marks a novel avenue for private involvement in the health-care system, and resurrects questions about the “pay for performance” bonuses several provinces have introduced in recent years.
The cost of owning a vehicle in Ontario continues to rise
Although they’re creeping back up again, lower gas prices over the winter have certainly saved drivers money. But while the cost of driving may be lower (at least for now), the cost of owning a car isn’t: the Ontario government has been increasing vehicle-related fees every year since 2012.