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Licence Appeal Tribunal

Civil Litigation & Appellate Advocacy

The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), which resolves disputes between accident victims and insurers over statutory accident benefits in Ontario.

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Non-Earner Benefits Denied Because of Medical Malpractice

It is not uncommon for a car accident victim to suffer further harm through medical negligence while being treated for accident-related injuries. In Midak v RSA, the Licence Appeal Tribunal denied non-earner benefits after finding the claimant’s traumatic brain injury arose from a later fall at a pain clinic, not the accident itself. The decision is a useful study in causation and the interplay between malpractice and statutory accident benefits.

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Applying for Accident Benefits After a Car Accident in Ontario

Ontario’s accident benefits changed on July 1, 2026: medical, rehabilitation, and attendant care stay mandatory, while most other benefits are now optional. This guide explains what accident benefits cover, the current limits, how to apply after a car accident, the deadlines to watch, and how the no-fault system differs from suing the at-fault driver.

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