When you have been involved in a serious car accident at an intersection, the question of who caused the accident can be confusing and will influence whether you can win a lawsuit seeking compensation for your injuries.
Recently, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) published its 2023 Automobile Insurance Indexation Amounts Guidance. This Guidance, effective January 1, 2023, establishes the amounts related to insurance claims that are subject to indexation for 2023. Indexation is tied to the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) and varies year to year.
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Recently, in Wabie v Wilson (2022 ONSC 4296) the Ontario Superior Court of Justice revisited the role played by SPECT scans in diagnosing Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). SPECT (or Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) is a highly specialized form of diagnostic imaging that measures perfusion (the flow of blood) in the brain. As opposed to MRI or CT scans, which are used to view anatomy or structure, the 3D SPECT images show areas of decreased perfusion that highlight abnormalities in brain function.
What is a catastrophic injury? The term “catastrophic” is seemingly common sense, and yet for many Ontario residents fighting for their rights in the legal world, it is a term which they are measured against but one that is often left shrouded in mystery.
If you or a loved one is injured in an automobile accident, life can get turned upside down in a heartbeat. All you want is to receive the treatment and support you need to return to normal life and put the incident behind you. It can be tempting to try to simplify the process of recovery by dealing with everything yourself instead of hiring legal professionals to handle your case. This option can be the quickest and can seem like the most efficient approach.
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Buying or Leasing a New Car? OPCF 43 Insurance Could Save You Money.
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Recently, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) published its 2022 Automobile Insurance Indexation Amounts Guidance. This Guidance, effective January 1, 2022, establishes the amounts related to insurance claims that are subject to indexation for 2022. Indexation is tied to the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) and varies year to year.
Impaired driving, also called driving under the influence or DUI, refers to the operation of a vehicle while the driver’s ability to do so is compromised by alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs, alone or in any combination. Types of vehicles where DUI charges could apply include not only road-going vehicles, but also off-road vehicles and ATVs, motorcycles, boats, and snowmobiles. While as a society we are doing a better job of exercising appropriate judgement when it comes to driving under the influence, DUIs remain the second leading criminal cause of death in Canada after homicide and the second most common criminal offence processed in Canadian courts.
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In the August 31st, 2021 article, “Shhh! Don’t show this article to a jury in a vehicle accident lawsuit“, insurance industry magazine Canadian Underwriter cites the expert opinion of Campisi lawyer Nathan Tischler in a story about motor vehicle accident tort claims. In the context of a recent lawsuit, writer Greg Meckbach highlights this fact to which jury members are often oblivious: that a statutory deductible of almost $40,000 exists for pain and suffering in these cases.
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