The applicant applied for statutory accident benefits following an alleged motor vehicle accident.
The insurer denied the benefits, and the applicant applied for arbitration.
A preliminary issue hearing was scheduled to determine if the applicant was involved in an 'accident'.
The applicant failed to attend the hearing.
The arbitrator proceeded in his absence under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Dispute Resolution Practice Code.
As the applicant presented no evidence, he failed to meet his burden of proof, and his claim was dismissed.
The insurer was awarded $2,500 in expenses.
