Dr. Hal Brian Scher

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

The respondent denied benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Tribunal found that the applicant suffered from chronic pain syndrome with functional impairment, removing him from the MIG.

The Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay for a chronic pain assessment and a psychological assessment, finding them reasonable and necessary.

The applicant's claim for an award for unreasonable delay was dismissed, but interest on overdue payments was granted.

The applicant sought statutory accident benefits following a 2016 motor vehicle accident.

The respondent denied treatment plans for chronic pain and psychological assessments, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Tribunal found the applicant suffered from chronic pain syndrome with functional impairment, removing him from the MIG.

The Tribunal ordered the respondent to pay for the chronic pain and psychological assessments, plus interest, finding them reasonable and necessary.

The applicant's claim for an award for unreasonable delay was dismissed, as the respondent had relied on its section 44 assessors.

The applicant was struck by a minivan while crossing the street and sought statutory accident benefits, including non-earner benefits, attendant care, housekeeping, and medical benefits for assistive devices.

The Tribunal dismissed the claims for non-earner and attendant care benefits, finding the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of her pre- and post-accident activities or that attendant care expenses were incurred.

The claim for a mattress topper was statute-barred as it was purchased before a treatment plan was submitted.

However, the Tribunal found the anti-fatigue mat was reasonable and necessary, and ordered the respondent to pay for it.