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What Lawyers Get Out of a Document Review

Posted November 27, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Lawyers

If you can get a fast resolution that works for your client and saves yourself enormous amounts of inefficient work, wouldn’t you want to know how?

WMA News Recap Nov 26, 2018

Posted November 26, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

Accidents have gone up with speed limits in B.C. How does that affect motor vehicle insurers?

Independent Medical Advice for the Motor Vehicle Accident Insurer

Posted November 20, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in MVA Insurers

When an MVA insurer has a tough claim on their desk, they may want to explore their options with independent medical advice.

WMA News Recap Nov 19, 2018

Posted November 19, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

How will legalized cannabis affect auto insurance rates in Canada? Accidents have tended to increase where cannabis has been legalized in the US, and rates will increase in areas with accidents.

WMA News Recap Nov 12, 2018

Posted November 12, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

There’s a new framework for the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board in Ontario. Learn more in our News Recap.

Whiplash for Auto Insurers: Cause for Concern?

Posted November 6, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in MVA Insurers

If you’re in auto insurance, you’ve dealt with whiplash. This condition involves claimants complaining of neck sprain following auto accidents and is one of the most common claims that insurers face — particularly in rear-end collisions. The rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck is said to cause pain.

WMA News Recap Oct 29, 2018

Posted November 5, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

Auto insurance rate increases, long-term disability for breast cancer, PTSD worker’s compensation, and hiding your car keys are the topics in this week’s News Recap.

How’s a Lawyer to Know What Medical Help They Need?

Posted October 31, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Lawyers

In the course of practising law, you’ll fight case after case with medical angles. But as a lawyer, you aren’t familiar with the intricacies of medicine. These are complex questions, and there are so many places you could make a simple mistake that jeopardizes the entire case.

WMA News Recap Nov 5, 2018

Posted October 31, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

Impaired driving or impaired workplace — either way, legalization’s created some new challenges in Canada.

WMA News Recap Oct 22, 2018

Posted October 25, 2018March 9, 2020Posted in Disability Insurers, Employers, Lawyers, MVA Insurers

Tips for disability policies, auto insurance changes in BC, and the increase in workplace fatalities in Saskatchewan.