Civil Banter

Catastrophic Impairment: The High-Stakes Determination

Episode Summary

In our latest episode of Civil Banter, our hosts Hamish and Stan unpack one of the most consequential findings in Ontario accident benefits law: catastrophic impairment. From million‑dollar benefit caps to complex medical and legal tests, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Our hosts break down how catastrophic impairment is determined, why insurers often push back, and what injured people need to know about navigating a system where life‑changing decisions can be made in just a few days.

Episode Notes

In episode 14 of Civil Banter, Hamish and Stan unpack one of the most consequential findings in Ontario accident benefits law: catastrophic impairment. From million‑dollar benefit caps to complex medical and legal tests, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Our hosts break down how catastrophic impairment is determined, why insurers often push back, and what injured people need to know about navigating a system where life‑changing decisions can be made in just a few days.