Overview
A young Ottawa woman was injured in a motor vehicle collision while travelling to a weekend getaway in Quebec. Although she was unable to sue due to the structure of Quebec law, she pursued benefits through her own insurer and ultimately reached a $2.3 million settlement at private mediation.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement: $2,300,000
- Accident type: Motor vehicle collision
- Primary injury: Not specified
- Additional injuries: Not specified
- Resolution method: Private mediation
- Notable legal issues: Quebec law prevented the client from suing, but she was able to pursue an advanced level of benefits through her own insurance company
- Medical treatment: Insurance funding was obtained for a place in a retirement home during her recovery
- Long-term impact: Not specified
The Case
Our client was a young Ottawa woman who was injured while driving to a weekend getaway in Quebec. Due to the structure of the law in Quebec, she was unable to pursue a lawsuit arising from the collision. Instead, she was able to seek an advanced level of benefits from her own insurance company.
The case involved addressing the client’s care needs during her recovery. Her insurance company was persuaded to fully fund a place for her in a retirement home while she recovered.
The claim was ultimately resolved through private mediation for $2,300,000.
Why It Matters
This case involved a different legal process because the collision occurred in Quebec. Rather than pursuing a lawsuit, the client sought benefits through her own insurance company while her recovery and care needs were addressed.
The $2.3 million settlement resolved the claim through private mediation after funding had also been secured for the client’s stay in a retirement home during her recovery.