Bita-Mehrin Rajaee

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits.

After failing to attend a pre-hearing discussion, a resumption of the pre-hearing, and the scheduled arbitration hearing, the arbitrator proceeded in the applicant's absence.

As the applicant bore the onus of proving entitlement and presented no evidence, the application for arbitration was dismissed.

The insurer was awarded $750 in expenses due to the applicant's failure to participate and advance the claim.

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

After her counsel was removed from the record, the applicant failed to attend a pre-hearing discussion and the scheduled arbitration hearing, despite receiving notice.

As the applicant bore the onus of proving entitlement to the claimed benefits and presented no evidence, the arbitrator dismissed the application.

The applicant was ordered to pay $500 in expenses to the insurer.

The insurer sought expenses following the dismissal of the applicant's claim for statutory accident benefits.

The applicant failed to attend the hearing and did not provide submissions on expenses.

The arbitrator found that the insurer was entirely successful and entitled to reasonable expenses.

Taking a pragmatic approach and considering the time spent on three short attendances and preparation, the arbitrator awarded the insurer $2,000 inclusive of all costs, disbursements, and taxes.

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and applied for statutory accident benefits from the insurer.

After his representatives were removed from the record, a hearing was scheduled to determine his application.

The applicant failed to attend the hearing and no evidence was submitted in regard to his claim.

The arbitrator dismissed the application.