Proposed Changes to Auto Insurance Regime

Proposed Changes to Auto Insurance Regime

Ontario Government is again planning to make changes to the auto insurance system. In its 2019 Budget the province announced a plan called “Putting Drivers First” which outlines the proposed changes: (a) Care, not Cash: eliminating the option for cash settlement of...
Actions for Personal Injury or Death Arising from Car Accidents – Part II

Actions for Personal Injury or Death Arising from Car Accidents – Part II

In exchange for statutory accident benefits (discussed in previous posts such as this one), all claims for health care expense and pain and suffering losses (non-pecuniary losses), arising from a car accident in Ontario, are subject to what is often referred to as the...
Actions for Personal Injury or Death Arising from Car Accidents – Part I

Actions for Personal Injury or Death Arising from Car Accidents – Part I

Certain requirements must be met before someone can issue claim for personal injury or death, against someone else, arising from a car accident. Among these requirements are applying for accident benefits and providing notice of intention to commence action within 120...