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Arbitrator awards applicant $2,997.16 in expenses following pre-hearing settlement of accident benefits dispute.
The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits.
The parties settled the arbitration prior to the hearing, with the insurer agreeing to pay reasonable costs and disbursements.
The parties could not agree on the quantum of expenses.
The arbitrator assessed the expenses, finding the preparation time and hourly rates claimed by the applicant's paralegal and counsel to be reasonable.
The arbitrator awarded the applicant $2,997.16 in expenses, inclusive of fees and disbursements.
