OT Zakrzewski

The applicant, who sustained a catastrophic impairment from a 2015 motor vehicle accident, sought $6,000 per month in attendant care benefits (ACBs), the cost of a cell phone and robotic vacuum, an award for unreasonable delay, and interest.

The Tribunal found the opinions of both parties' occupational therapists flawed and conducted its own assessment of the applicant's needs, awarding $3,062.92 per month in ACBs.

The Tribunal also approved $225 for the cell phone but denied the robotic vacuum.

The claim for a special award under s. 10 of Regulation 664 was dismissed as the applicant failed to prove the insurer acted unreasonably.

Interest was awarded on the overdue benefits.