“As our research has shown, consumers are increasingly likely to engage with branded social content online, but actually talk about it with their social network offline,” said Keller. “What is important for insurance agents is that they know their audience and what type of content their audience is more likely to engage with, including the base – who are the most influential. They can then effectively tailor their content to what the audience wants.”
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Legal Costs in the context of a Personal Injury Case in Ontario
In personal injury litigation, generally, the loser of the case pays for a portion of the other side’s legal costs. Loser pays. It is ultimately a Judge’s discretion to order costs or not. And if costs are ordered, the Judge sets the amount at his or her discretion as well. The Judge can order the loser pay a dollar, or a million dollars. It’s entirely up to the Judge. The Judge bases his/her decision on a variety of which are detailed in Rule 57.01 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure:
http://www.torontoinjurylawyer
When Insurers Say “No” – Payment Protection for Health Care Professionals
Imagine working with a patient for several months or even years before they pay you for your services? It may sound unappealing, however, in cases involving motor vehicle accident victims, many health care professionals are often faced with that very situation.
Worker compensation board pledges to ‘enhance transparency’
As first reported by the Star, advocates claim the lack of transparency surrounding the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s Drug Advisory Committee (DAC) and its overall drug policies compromise the care of often-vulnerable accident victims. Although the DAC makes recommendations to the board about which prescriptions it should cover for tens of thousands of injured workers across the province, no minutes are taken at its meetings, possible conflicts of interest are not publicly reported, and its members were previously unknown.
Improvement underway at WSIB
The WSIB strives for integrity and excellence in our operations as we serve workers and employers in Ontario. We are committed to ensuring injured workers have the right medication, at the right time, for the right purpose. No injured worker should be denied medication necessary to treat a work-related injury or illness.
https://www.thestar.com/opinio
Higher driver fees go into effect in Ontario today
Drivers in Ontario should get ready to fork out a few more dollars to the provincial government to own a car or driver’s licence, because fees are going up.
http://www.lowestrates.ca/news
Ban on fundraisers frees politicians from prostitution: Cohn
In the wake of a Toronto Star exposé last March detailing how top Liberal ministers faced annual targets of up to $500,000, Premier Kathleen Wynne had barred anyone in cabinet from scheduling any future fundraisers with direct stakeholders. And promised an end to donations from corporations and unions.
Six Ways Insurance Companies Try To Destroy Your Case
Insurance companies are not charities, and if you’re injured in a car accident or another way, the insurance company is always going to try to minimize your claim.
http://derekwilsonlaw.ca/six-w
OPP combatting distracted driving: 38 deaths investigate this year
However, to really bring death rates down, other charges need to be implemented. A careless driving charge could be laid, or even a dangerous driving charge. Both of these are part of the Criminal Code of Canada. Making insurance implications harsher could also help, both the above charges can result in auto insurance premiums skyrocketing.