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Increasing Form 1 Rates Equals LESS CARE for Injured People in Ontario

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:30:40 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) I can only imagine that the general public is getting overwhelmed and confused by all the recent media, hype and dialogue over the current state of car insurance in Ontario. The sad reality is that until you need your car insurance because you have been injured, […]

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A MUST READ New Guideline for Insurance OTs in Ontario

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:00:51 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) With all the legislative changes in the very contentious auto insurance industry, it can be hard to stay current. Case law, reports, position papers, and of course the high-profile circulations of the Toronto Star. But sometimes what goes unnoticed is the work of the Colleges or […]

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The GOS-E and Catastrophic Determination – Gathering EVIDENCE of Pre-Accident Function

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:00:18 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) Over the last few months we have had the privilege of presenting to a multitude of Personal Injury Lawyers on the June 1, 2016 changes to catastrophic determination, most specifically on the Glascow Outcome Scale Extended (GOS-E). If you are working in motor vehicle accident (MVA) […]

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Is the Sky Falling? Auto Insurance Changes June 2016

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 16 May 2016 11:00:47 +0000

Julie Entwistle, MBA, BHSc (OT), BSc (Health / Gerontology) In June 2016 the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule will change again. I say “again” because in my relatively short sixteen year lifespan working in auto, the industry has gone through some major plastic surgery. It is becoming less and less recognizable as it is nipped and […]

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Auto Insurance: How Much Have you Overpaid?

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:00:22 +0000

A recent study conducted by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association shows that between 2001 and 2013 Ontarians have overpaid an estimated $3 to $4 billion in auto insurance premiums. The recent Ontario budget calls for a reduction to these premiums, but at a huge cost in accident benefits. Find out more about the study and […]

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