Ariel Baek
MVA that occurred as a result of damaged pavement on the highway – May 1, 2022
The client: “The car accident occurred in the area of highway and shoulder where the asphalt had broken away from the pavement.” Our Legal Services: “Ontario Provincial Police, although aware of the condition of the highway, did nothing to warn drivers as to unsafe condition.” Our Legal Services: “You can claim not only the accident … Read More
Claimant opted out of the WSIB benefits – May 1, 2022
The claimant was employed at the time of MVA and received Workers Safety Insurance Benefits (“WSIB”). And, subsequently, the claimant elected to opt out of the WSIB benefits and instead elected to pursue (a) a lawsuit (“tort action”) against the unidentified driver. Under s.61 of the SABS, if a claimant makes an election under the … Read More
Crash at Orange County intersection – Apr. 26, 2022
– The potential testimony for the driver’s criminal negligence could unfold in a criminal context. – In a civil context, the deceased’s Estate could claim death benefits. https://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2022/04/17/crash-at-orange-county-intersection-kills-1-seriously-injures-another-fhp-says/?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
Article about a defamation case against Amber Heard – dated April 20, 2022 from Reuters
Actor Johnny Depp, testifying in a defamation case against his former wife Amber Heard, said on Wednesday that she was the one who became violent in their relationship and that her false accusations cost him “nothing less than everything.” In a second day on the witness stand in a Virginia courtroom, Depp said the couple … Read More
– April 20, 2022
Intact Insurance: Can you tell me why your MVA client is only seeking acupuncture therapies vs. other traditional facility based treatments? Our Legal Services: The trend is that MVA clients can choose whatever physical treatments work best for their future recovery. Intact Insurance: Thank you for providing this explanation. It makes sense to me. We … Read More
<Translation Services for s.25 assessments> -Be mindful that translation services for chronic pain assessment for your MVA client, in general, are not to go over $200.00. -Certas Insurance approved the Orthopaedic Assessment for $2,400.00 ($200 for documentation fees and the other $200 for translation).
<Negotiations with an opposing counsel in employment law> Continue to negotiate with the opposing counsel representing your client’s employer and always push forward for settlement if it is clear there is a legitimate claim for constructive dismissal, claims under Ontario Human Rights Code and Occupation Health and Safety Act.
April 18, 2022
Our Legal Services just finished consultation with other well-known multidisciplinary clinics again for referral of s.25 psych and chronic pain assessments under the Insurance Act. It was such a productive day after a long weekend!
Reconnected with medical practitioners – April 15, 2022
<Reconnected with medical practitioners> It is nice to be reconnected with those medical practitioners (Registered Psychologists, Owners of Multidisciplinary Physical Therapy Clinic) we met with in person or by Webex a few weeks ago. These practitioners are key to building up all MVA cases for recovery of our clients!
