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Choice in automobile insurance

4 Dec 2002

While SGI refers to the new The no-fault system in effect in Saskatchewan system as "Choice in Auto Insurance", the fact prior to August 1, 2002 provided a range of of choice will also affect those who do not defined benefits for the injured regardless of have a car or drive: such persons too may elect the circumstances of the accident, and, in the the tort option as their means of redress in case [...] It is hoped that, by providing a recommendation to the provincial discussion of the nature and implications of government and legislature to implement the changes, this briefing note will contribute the Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIPP), to an informed consideration of the insurance as the no-fault system was called. [...] Such benefits are accusing the Review Committee and the government of provided by the insurer according to the extent of being biased in favour of the no-fault system. [...] Given the others as “providing the best of both worlds.” recommendations of the Review Committee and Still others see it as insufficient to provide an the continuing pressure from the Coalition insurance system that would best meet the needs Against No Fault, the Government of of Saskatchewan residents. [...] Any award for pain and Rehabilitation, permanent impairment, income suffering, however, will be reduced by a $5,000 deductible, replacement and death benefits have all been increased which means that the net compensation received by the in accordance with the recommendations of the plaintiff will be equal to the gross court award less $5,000 Review Committee to allow for more adequate and, to the
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Authors

Peykov, Pavel

Pages
8
Published in
Canada

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