The applicant was involved in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits, including a non-earner benefit, attendant care benefits, medical and rehabilitation benefits, and an award for unreasonably withheld payments.
The respondent insurer denied the benefits.
The Tribunal found that the applicant did not suffer a complete inability to carry on a normal life, as the evidence showed he was largely independent with self-care and his pre-accident functional status was already limited by prior injuries.
The Tribunal denied the claims for a non-earner benefit, attendant care, physiotherapy, and a functional abilities evaluation, preferring the evidence of the respondent's assessors.
However, the Tribunal awarded $555.28 for specific assistive devices (long-handled cleaning tools, handheld showerhead, heating pad) and the cost of the treatment plan, along with interest on overdue payments.
The request for an award under s. 10 of O. Reg. 664 was dismissed.
