Lynne Vicars

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied the benefits on the basis that the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The applicant argued for removal from the MIG due to chronic pain and psychological impairments.

The Tribunal found that the applicant failed to provide compelling medical evidence of chronic pain or psychological impairments, noting a lack of contemporaneous medical documentation and relying on an independent medical examination that found normal range of motion.

As the applicant's injuries were deemed minor and the MIG limits were exhausted, the disputed treatment plans and claim for interest were dismissed.