Accident Benefits: Overview and Benefit Framework

On June 7, 2018, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and March of Dimes Canada, in collaboration with Thomson Rogers, hosted the Children & Youth with Brain Injuries: Practical Strategies Workshop.

Deanna Gilbert, personal injury lawyer and a partner at Thomson Rogers, presented on “Accident Benefits: Overview & Benefit Framework“.

Some of the topics covered in Deanna’s presentation include:

• An overview of accident benefits
• Examples of how/when accident benefits may be available
• Review of changes:
  • Reduced accident benefits & some new rules
  • Narrowed CAT definition
  • Increased tort deductible
  • The LAT (Licence Appeal Tribunal)
  • The newish “Incurred”
  • MIG (Minor Injury Guideline) overhaul on its way?