Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 15, 2023 in Insurance Law
Questions are being asked about impartiality at the License Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an independent agency that hears car crash insurance disputes between policyholders and their insurance companies. The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association has requested an investigation of the LAT after four adjudicators left the tribunal for positions at private insurance companies. One of the four... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 5, 2019 in Insurance Law
On January 1, 2020, Ontario’s OHIP insurance system will only cover kidney dialysis (up to $210 per day) outside the province. The health plan will no longer provide coverage outside the province. For snowbirds and others who regularly obtain health care outside the province, there is growing concern that health care premiums will increase. Many... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on February 1, 2019 in Insurance Law
On Tuesday morning at 9 a.m., partner Jennifer E. Bezaire was a guest on the Lynn Martin show on a.m. 800. Bezaire was on to discuss why municipalities are concerned about joint and several liability and to explain this legal concept and the obligations it imposes on municipalities and property owners. Premier Doug Ford recently... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on January 30, 2019 in Insurance Law
The Ontario government is considering making massive changes to the auto insurance system to make this type of insurance more accessible and affordable. That is why the government is conducting a public survey to find out what people think about auto insurance and putting people first. The survey includes seven statements that users can agree... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on December 4, 2018 in Insurance Law
A 29-year-old woman from Whitby, Ontario needs multiple treatments because she has aplastic anemia and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), putting her at risk of catching an infection she cannot fight off. That is why she filed a critical insurance claim with the policy she obtained from TD Bank’s insurance arm. She has $300,000 worth of... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 29, 2018 in Insurance Law
If a person injured in auto accident in Ontario wants to pursue compensation for pain and suffering, the victim’s injuries must exceed the threshold of severity established by the Insurance Act. However, this can be difficult to do. The Windsor car crash lawyers of Greg Monforton & Partners can help you determine if you are... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on March 16, 2018 in Insurance Law
When you are in an accident, the immediate aftermath is an incredibly confusing time. In addition to recovering from your injuries, an accident can disrupt your life in many ways. From missing time from work or school to dealing with repairing or replacing your vehicle, the disruptions to your life can be substantial. In the... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 10, 2017 in Insurance Law
Ontario has a no-fault car insurance system, which means your insurance company will always pay your benefits after an accident, regardless of who is at fault. This means that even if you were not responsible for an accident, you will file a claim with your own insurance company rather than the at-fault party’s insurer. This... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on August 24, 2016 in Insurance Law
Insurance companies have a legal obligation to act in “good faith” to investigate, negotiate and settle claims filed by policy holders within a timely manner. If your insurance provider fails to uphold its end of the contract and wrongfully denies, delays or minimizes a valid claim, it may be acting in “bad faith” and can... Read More
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on May 11, 2016 in Insurance Law
On June 1, significant changes to mandatory auto insurance in Ontario will go into effect. Although the changes will save drivers money in cheaper premiums, it will also reduce the amount of benefits you will receive if you are involved in a car accident. The changes will reduce the cost for basic coverage by 3.7... Read More
