A dispute between the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and a woman seriously injured in a vehicle crash, arising from an intoxicated passenger grabbing the steering wheel, may reach the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Middle-class injustice: Too wealthy for legal aid, too pinched for ‘average’ lawyers’ fees
Ryan and her daughter fall into the legal grey zone that encompasses Canada’s working poor and middle class. They’re too “rich” to qualify for legal aid, but too strapped to pay $365 an hour for a lawyer, the average rate last year, according to a countrywide survey in Canadian Lawyer Magazine.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/
No fault? No thanks
If you look at your automobile insurance invoice, you will see that some 25% (or roughly $350) of your annual automobile insurance premiums are specified to be in relation to your mandatory purchase of these no-fault accident benefits.
The book insurers don’t want the public or claimants to know about
Jokelee Vanderkop knows first-hand the turmoil and upheaval one can experience battling for
legitimate insurance benefits. She’s made it her mission to share that experience and information with
others, because “Having a legitimate claim, medically backed by one’s doctors, is no guarantee that an insurer will pay the benefits for which an individual has paid,” she said.
Industry body defends ICBC after huge damages payment
While the ICBC explores options to appeal last week’s judgement from the province’s Supreme Court ordering it to pay almost $400,000, an insurance industry group has spoken out on the necessity of pursuing evidence of fraudulent claims.
Man Found ‘At-Fault’ after Hired Driver Crashed His Car
Besides the potential for injury or even death, there’s the financial burden of repairing damaged property. Luckily auto insurance is around to cover the often high costs of car collisions, but if the collision is determined to be your fault you’ll find yourself paying for your mistakes with higher rates for years even if the damage was minor.
http://www.lowestrates.ca/
Judge orders ICBC to pay ‘terrified’ immigrant couple $350,000 over false fraud accusation
In a judgment issued Tuesday, Justice Susan Griffin called the prosecution brought against Danica Arsenovski “malicious,” and said the actions by ICBC and special investigator John Gould “brought fear and shame to a vulnerable person.”
Nova Scotians not keen on tech that could save them money on car insurance
Several insurance companies in Nova Scotia are offering a program that allows people to save up to 25 per cent on their car insurance, but few people are opting to take part, according to OTC insurance and the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/
Car Insurance costs in Ontario vs. Alberta
The cost of insurance is determined based on a number of factors, such as whether the service is offered publicly or via private companies as well as the risk involved in each province. More accidents on the roads mean insurance companies are taking higher risks. They’re passing that risk off to drivers in the form of higher car insurance premiums.
http://www.insurancehunter.ca/
Transition to the LAT
Members will be aware that the Licence Appeal Tribunal is set to begin receiving applications for SABS disputes as of April 1, 2016. The Safety, Licensing Appeals and Standards Tribunals (SLASTO) Ontario just distributed a memo concerning transition issues including information on sessions for legal and insurance company staff.