Rupinder Tatla

The applicant sought accident benefits following a motor vehicle accident, disputing the insurer's determination that his injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The applicant argued that he suffered from a concussion, psychological impairments, and chronic back pain warranting removal from the MIG.

The Tribunal found insufficient compelling medical evidence to support these claims, preferring the insurer's expert assessments which concluded the injuries were predominantly minor soft tissue injuries with no significant psychological impairment.

The application was dismissed, and the applicant was held to the $3,500 MIG limit, with entitlement to the disputed treatment plans only if already incurred under the MIG.

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

At the arbitration hearing, the applicant failed to attend.

The applicant's legal representatives brought a motion to withdraw as counsel due to a breakdown in the solicitor-client relationship, which was granted.

Because the applicant did not appear and presented no evidence to support his claims, his application for benefits was dismissed.

The applicant was ordered to pay the insurer's expenses in the amount of $1,750.