In reinstating an arbitrator’s original award and overturning a Superior Court of Justice order for a 50-50 fault-split, the Court of Appeal of Ontario has reaffirmed the Fault Determination Rules chart used in insurance matters should override any application of the ordinary rules of tort law.
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Ontario Works mess continues
The new software platform handles Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program files and payments. Glitches in the $240-million system implemented by the province in late 2014 have played havoc with thousands of Ontarians who rely on monthly welfare and disability cheques, and resulted in millions of dollars in overtime payouts.
http://www.norfolknews.ca/
Terence Corcoran: How Big Brother is riding shotgun in your driverless car
There’s a brave new world coming — the world of the driverless car. It’s coming so fast it might even be at your door by 2020, a transformative and disruptive tech revolution that will make wireless and the Internet look like children’s toys.
Ontario Making Hospital Parking More Affordable
Between now and October 1, 2016, hospitals will work directly with their Patient and Family Advisory Councils to implement this new policy, ensuring that it is well promoted and easy to understand. Each hospital will provide details on its specific parking policy and discounts.
http://www.news.ontario.ca/
Courts and junk science We need to take a much tougher look at so-called ‘expert testimony’ in our justice system
We’re kidding ourselves if we think civil litigation is immune from the junk science expert testimony problems we have seen in the criminal justice system. If anything, the problem is likely more pervasive in the civil justice system where the standard of proof is lower.
It’s time we held an inquiry into the use of junk science in both our criminal and civil justice systems and rooted out the experts who taint cases with junk evidence.
It’s not the science that is junk; it’s the “experts” who spew misinformation.
http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/16/courts-and-junk-science
Regular use of a Truck Includes Recreational Tailgate Diving
In Roberts v. Intact Insurance Company (FSCO A14-002957), Arbitrator Musson found that Intact was responsible for the payment of accident benefits to a young woman who had injured herself while diving into a shallow lake, with a considerable amount of alcohol in her system, from the tailgate of a stationary pick up truck, sometime after 2 a.m.
http://www.millerthomson.com/
$80,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Chronic and Permanent Low Back Injury
In today’s case (Gunson v. Sekhon) the Plaintiff was involved in a 2010 collision caused by the Defendant. The plaintiff suffered a chronic and permanent low back injury. The lingering symptoms caused some difficulties for the Plaintiff at work but did not outright disable him.
http://www.ilstv.com/
Unlocking the concept of diminished value
Toronto, Ontario — January 15, 2016 — The first Guild 21 conference call of the new year took place Thursday afternoon. On the call was Kevin Gardiner of Auto Club Enterprises. He unpacked the concept of diminished value (DV) for listeners and warned that small claims courts cases involving the concept are on the rise in the US.
Watch Your Wallet: 3 Common Auto Insurance Scams to Avoid
There’s always someone waiting to take your hard-earned cash in a scam or scheme. Insurance scams are common, and this includes auto insurance scams.
http://www.insurancehunter.ca/
Tips on completing the OCF-18 Treatment Plan so you can get the treatment you deserve (Ontario)
After a serious car or motorcycle accident, chances are you will need a wide variety of treatment. Some of that treatment will be covered by Ontario’s OHIP Healtcare System. That means if you have a valid Ontario Health Card, it will be FREE. Seeing a medical doctor (not a chiropractor or a psychologist), a hospital visit, and even treatment through the Community Care Access System (CCAC) is all covered. This is fantastic news for accident victims, especially when you compare healthcare in Canada vs. health care costs for our neighbours south of the border.