Insurer's appeal dismissed; student with chronic pain entitled to ongoing weekly income benefits.
The insurer appealed an arbitrator's decision awarding the respondent ongoing weekly income benefits beyond the 156-week mark.
The respondent, a student at the time of the accident, suffered from chronic pain syndrome and post-traumatic headaches.
The Director's Delegate upheld the arbitrator's refusal to grant an adjournment for late-requested medical assessments, finding the request untimely.
The Delegate also upheld the finding that the respondent was continuously prevented from engaging in any suitable occupation or employment, noting the uncontradicted medical evidence supporting her severe limitations.
The appeal was dismissed.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesJul 29, 1997
