The applicant was injured when he slipped on ice while exiting his van.
The insurer denied his claim for statutory accident benefits on the basis that the injury was not caused by an 'accident' as defined in section 2 of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.
The arbitrator applied the broad interpretation from the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Amos, finding that exiting a vehicle is an ordinary and well-known activity to which automobiles are put, and that the use of the van contributed to the injury.
The arbitrator concluded that the applicant was injured in an accident and is eligible for benefits.
