WMA News Recap Dec 3, 2018
What affect on insurance liability will autonomous cars integrated with smart cities have?
Marijuana in the Workplace: Just Because It’s Legal Doesn’t Make It Safe
How should employers approach the question of marijuana use in the workplace? What about medical marijuana? And what do you do when it’s all getting out of hand?
Suncor Finally Proceeds with Random Alcohol and Drug Testing
Suncor confirmed that it has made an agreement with the union representing its Fort McMurray employees (Unifor) that allows it to proceed with random alcohol and drug testing for all safety-sensitive positions.
Private Medical Clinics Win Injunction Against Province’s Clampdown
The B.C. Supreme Court has handed private clinics a major victory, ordering the NDP government to not enforce provisions of the Medicare Protection Act until their validity is established at a lengthy ongoing trial.
What Lawyers Get Out of a Document Review
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
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
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
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
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?
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.