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In Ontario, driving with automobile insurance is mandatory. As a result, those injured in a motor vehicle accident have the peace of mind of knowing that after an accident they can claim compensation against the at-fault party, which is usually responded to by that party’s insurance company.
http://otlablog.com/
Auto insurance providers are becoming increasingly creative as they introduce new policies to keep up with changing economic situations and a new technological landscape. One company in the United States has now introduced a new car insurance policy that charges its customers per mile, and not over a traditional coverage term.
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The province is inviting Ontarians to share their experiences with tow trucks and vehicle storage lots to help drivers make informed decisions and increase consumer protections.
In today’s case (Dzumhur v. Davoody) the Plaintiff was injured in a a collision and sued for damages. In the course of the lawsuit the Plaintiff served an expert report opining that the Plaintiff ought to recovery provided the injuries are responsive to recommended treatments. The Defendant did not obtain a defence medical report and as the deadline approached for exchange or expert evidence the Plaintiff served an updated report suggesting the Plaintiff’s prognosis was poor.
Ontario intends to introduce legislation today that, if passed, would improve privacy, accountability and transparency in the health care system with new measures that put patients first.
Ontario’s two opposition parties are demanding more transparency and accountability from the organization that acts like a legal insurer to doctors.
http://www.thestar.com/life/
Ontario taxpayers last year paid almost $200 million to subsidize the legal defences of doctors charged with medical negligence, regulatory transgressions and criminal offences.
Canada’s property and casualty insurance market – faced with challenging market dynamics and unforeseen headwinds like the steep decline in global oil prices – remains resilient, prompting A.M. Best to maintain a stable rating outlook for the industry as a whole.
There has been a sharp decline in no-fault accident benefits in that time says the Toronto Sun. To exacerbate the situation, Ontario authorities increased deductibles in the event of one party suing the party/parties at fault after a car accident. The new regulation has caused some anger as it was done silently, with little debate and certainly without prior notice; in other words the government likely knew the regulation would be unpopular amongst consumers.
In August, the Ontario government passed a regulation that increased the mandatory deductible for no-fault pain and suffering claims from $30,000 to $36,540, and one law expert feels that this was done “without any debate or meaningful notice.”
http://www.insurancebusiness.