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Threshold Motion Dismissed on Small Jury Award for Chronic Pain
Car insurance premiums are an important public policy consideration, even in light of the compensatory rationale underlined in tort law. In Ontario, the legislature has created a balance through s. 267.5 of theInsurance Act and its Regulations, which creates a “threshold” before which an injured person can receive damages after a motor vehicle collision.
Andrea Horwath Demands Answers From the Premier on Rising Auto Insurance Rates
Andrea Horwath demands answers from the Premier on rising Auto Insurance rates – Andrea Horwath: In 2010, with much fanfare, the government re-jigged Ontario’s auto insurance rules. As a result, insurance companies are making even bigger profits because they’re saving 0 in medical and rehabilitation benefits for every single car that they insure.
Can the Premier tell us why drivers pay more and getting less in this province?
Markham makes top 10 list for crashes
According to a safe drive study by a major insurance company, Markham had one of the highest collision frequencies in Canada over the past two years.
http://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/5213569-markham-makes-top-10-list-for-crashes/
Welfare computer woes cost Ontario millions in overtime
Ontario is paying $5 million to cover unexpected costs caused by its troubled new welfare computer system, including thousands of overtime hours logged by workers dealing with improper payments and other glitches.
Recent Developments: Disability Insurance Policies & Limitation Periods In Nova Scotia
Two recent Nova Scotia decisions have clarified the issue of limitation periods in disability insurance policies and “rolling” limitation periods.
Bill 15 a big win for drivers
At long last, the provincial government has passed Bill 15, the Fighting Fraud and Reducing Automobile Insurance Rates Act. The dealers association would like to thank and congratulate Premier Kathleen Wynne, Finance Minister Charles Sousa, and Government and Consumer Services Minister David Orazietti for championing this important legislation.
http://www.thestar.com/autos/2014/12/19/bill_15_a_big_win_for_drivers.html
Ontario court ruling helps clarify municipalities’ legal obligations to motorists: lawyer
A recent Court of Appeal for Ontario ruling will be “very well received by municipalities” concerned about legal liability for keeping roads and bridges in a reasonable state of repair, a municipal liability and auto insurance expert with Lerners LLP suggests
Canadian doctors’ improper insurance billings near $25M
Canadian doctors were forced to pay back nearly $25 million in improper medical insurance billings from 2010 to 2013, according to data compiled by CBC News.
New FSCO Decision Limits Timelines for Examination Under Oath for Specified Benefits
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has released an arbitration decision that limits an insurer’s ability to request an Examination Under Oath in certain cases.