<Approval of Psychotherapy Sessions> Since those MVA clients were taken out of MIG (with their medical limits increased up to $65K), all psych treatments have been approved by the insurer. And, this ongoing approval gives those clients full leverage of fully taking advantage of their psychotherapies since their MVA.
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No double deduction in Tort law – May 10, 2022
-The client we represent was not “employed”, but had his own business and paid for his own long-term disability insurance. – Our position for the plaintiff – While deductions are necessary in many circumstances, a double deduction should not be permitted. – Why would the client, who was self-employed, and has paid for his own … Read More
“No fault” auto insurance regime – May 6, 2022
Ever since Ontario introduced its “no fault” auto insurance regime in 1990, s. 263 of the Insurance Act has barred claims for recovery of damages to an insured’s automobile, to its contents and for loss of use against anyone other than the insured’s insurer.
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).
