Divisional court ruling is good news for ‘unseen’ accident victims

Those left with injuries after a motor vehicle accident are not necessarily the only ones who suffer. In many instances, loved ones are left with psychological and emotional scars requiring care, even if they did not witness the accident.

These victims are often disregarded, if not unseen when it comes to insurance claims. That is why last month’s Divisional Court decision in Kellerman-Bernard v. Unica Insurance Company is so significant for victims of motor vehicle accidents along with their families.

This ruling takes a much broader perspective on impairments and means someone is entitled to the same level of treatment as they would if they were physically in an accident. To read more, click here.