Arbitrator awards partial caregiver, housekeeping, and medical benefits following a motor vehicle accident.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and applied for statutory accident benefits.
The insurer terminated weekly caregiver and housekeeping benefits and denied medical benefits.
The arbitrator found that the applicant was substantially disabled from engaging in most caregiving activities for a period, and later was able to assume lighter duties but not strenuous sports activities.
The arbitrator awarded partial caregiver and housekeeping benefits, as well as medical benefits for chiropractic treatment.
The insurer's claim for repayment of caregiver benefits was dismissed because the applicant was the primary caregiver.
Interest was awarded on the overdue benefits.
OFSCDRSOntario Financial Services Commission - Dispute Resolution ServicesAug 23, 2007
