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A general review of recent decisions at the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) indicates an increasingly high volume of rulings in favour of insurance companies when determining catastrophic impairments. However, a recent, well-reasoned decision may be the sign of a new trend at the LAT, as a deserving applicant was fittingly determined to be catastrophically impaired. To read more about this case, click here.
Accident survivors who have been seriously injured as the result of another party’s negligence may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries. However, the amount of damages they may be able to recover can vary substantially based on the severity of injuries they have sustained. To learn more, click here.
When accidents on the road or on someone else’s property cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), within moments, an unsuspecting victim’s life can be changed forever. In addition to expensive costs of associated care, TBIs can have a significant human cost for both injured accident victims and their loved ones. To learn more, click here.
In Ontario, a negligent driver is not automatically liable for the “pain and suffering” or other non-pecuniary damages sustained by a car accident victim. The Ontario Insurance Act expressly states a driver is not responsible for such damages unless one of two exceptions apply: The first exception is for accidents in which the victim suffered … Continue reading “Does My Auto Accident Injury Qualify as a “Permanent Impairment”?”
Catastrophic injuries can change the course of an accident victim’s life. They can significantly impact a person’s abilities to work, live independently, and continue enjoying the quality of life to which they had become accustomed before their injury-causing accident. In order to access the highest amount of accident benefits available to them, several factors are taken into consideration to determine the severity of their impairments. Click here to learn more.
The term “catastrophic impairment” is more than a description of someone’s medical condition. In the context of motor vehicle accident claims, the definition of “catastrophic impairment” encompasses several criteria used to determine the severity of an accident survivor’s injuries, as well as their eligibility for higher amounts of accident benefits. This definition underwent revisions in 2016. To learn about the changes made to the definition of “catastrophic impairment” and the current criteria for these accident benefits, click here.
Injury is the leading cause of death for children in Canada, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada. Many of these deaths involve acquired brain injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical, given that the impact of a serious TBI can be massive, extensive and long-term. Symptoms of Brain Injuries in Children Brain injuries are … Continue reading “Symptoms of Brain Injuries in Children”
Sports accidents are among the leading cause of concussions and traumatic brain injury. A brain injury may result in long-term health implications, including disability. Compensation may be available in cases where another person’s negligence led to an accident and injury. How Brain Injuries Occur During Popular Winter Sports A concussion or more severe brain injury … Continue reading “How to Prevent Brain Injuries While Participating in Popular Winter Sports”
