Laura Wright

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

After her legal representative was removed from the record due to a breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship, the applicant failed to participate in the scheduled arbitration hearing despite receiving notice.

The arbitrator proceeded in her absence and dismissed the application for arbitration, as no evidence was presented to support her claims.

The insurer was awarded $1,750.00 in expenses.

The applicant's representative brought a motion to be removed from the record after losing contact with the applicant, who had left the country and failed to provide updated contact information.

The arbitrator found that the breakdown in communication prevented the representative from obtaining instructions, making it impossible to continue the representation.

The motion was granted, and the applicant was ordered to provide updated contact information and advise of her intentions regarding future representation.