Canada’s civil and family law systems are complicated and inefficient. The first steps toward changing that will be aimed at providing better information to the public, says Supreme Court of Canada Justice Thomas Cromwell.
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Alissa Afonina, Canadian Dominatrix, Looks For New Role After Brain Injury
Afonina became news in January, when a B.C. Supreme Court judge awarded her $1.5 million in damages for a brain injury that changed her personality so drastically, it essentially led to her job choice, he concluded.
Google open for business in U.S. – is Canada far behind?
Google’s foray into insurance officially has already begun, as Californians can now shop on Google Compare for auto insurance; is Canada next?
Mental Health Relief for Victims of Personal Injury
Personal injuries take victims by surprise. In addition to physical damage, they can bring with them psychological and emotional suffering. Often victims try to repress these feelings out of pride, fear, or guilt.
http://oatleyvigmond.com/mental-health-relief-victims-personal-injury/#.VP3iMuHBwdU
The Ongoing Hryniak “Culture Shift”
7 Steps Toward Stamping Out Insurance Fraud
Insurance is, or should be, a straightforward equation: The premiums of the many pay for the losses of the few. However, the growth of fraud is turning this equation upside down. Given the bottom-line impact on the industry and the growing cost to policyholders, there is an urgent need for a fight against fraud.
http://www.ilstv.com/7-steps-toward-stamping-out-insurance-fraud/#.VPn0EeHBwdV
BC Court of Appeal Discusses Evidence For Cost of Care Awards
In today’s case (Lo v. Matsumoto) the Plaintiff was injured in a 2009 collision and was awarded damages at trial. The Plaintiff appealed the trial judgement arguing the damages for cost of future care was unreasonably low and that the trial judge was wrong in requiring the Plaintiff to testify as to the intention to pursue all recommended care items. The BC Court of Appeal modestly increased the award for care and in doing so provided the following comments on the evidence required to justify such a claim:
RSA to offer telematics-based auto insurance in Canada
RSA plans to launch telematics for auto insurance customers in Canada this year and spend about $300 million on updating its computer systems, though its overall strategy remains unchanged, RSA Canada officials suggested to brokers and reporters Thursday.
Useage-based insurance growing in popularity
Depending which way you see it, useage-based auto insurance is either an unwarranted and terrifying invasion of your privacy or the only fair way to determine your rates.
http://www.thestar.com/autos/2015/03/05/useage-based-insurance-growing-in-popularity.html
IBC Leads Car Insurance Fraud Awareness For Fraud Prevention
Fraud Prevention Month is underway across Canada, an awareness campaign by financial experts, police services, banks, and others. The goal is to help educate Canadians about the very real dangers of identity theft, and other forms of fraud.
http://www.lowestrates.ca/news/ibc-leads-car-insurance-fraud-awareness-fraud-prevention-1589