Archive for the ‘Insurance Claims’ Category

Social Media no Friend to Insurance Litigants

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

In a recent interview with the Law Times, a leading Canadian Law publication, Roger Foisy warned that insurance companies are looking for evidence online – and in particular in social media platforms to dispute litigant claims. Online media in the form of a picture, video or text may conflict a claims or statement made by individuals on their insurance forms. The primary concern is when a one-time or exceptional event or activity is captured and then interpreted as a lifestyle choice or a reflection of normal abilities. This can cause significant complications for the claimant.

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Roger R. Foisy Slams Cost of Medical Records

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Roger Foisy was recently interviewed by one of Canada’s leading law publications, the Law Times, on the issue of excessive fees charged by pharmacies and medical offices for providing client medical records. The concern with these charges is they are out of line with the time spent retrieving and providing the information. Roger has been leading the client advocacy on this problem and has sounded the alarm. Eventually, these excessive costs impact clients’ net settlement values and increase costs for insurance companies – ultimately impacting premiums.

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Winter Tires: Could You Be Found Negligent?

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Did you know that in Ontario you could be found negligent if you are in a car accident in the winter time and found to be driving without winter tires? In the province of Quebec it is actually illegal to drive in the winter time without winter tires. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of winter tires when it comes to slippery road conditions. When it comes to liability, after a car accident if you are sued by someone involved in the accident, you could be found partially responsible for the accident as a result of not having winter tires on your vehicle.

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