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Motor Vehicle Accident Tort Claims in Ontario

Motor Vehicle Accident Tort Claims in Ontario

Laura Hillyer, Maura Thompson, James Page, Jonathan de Vries
General Editor(s): Barbara Legate, Deborah Berlach
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Motor vehicle accidents remain a significant source of injury and litigation in Ontario. In 2024, the province recorded approximately 27,300 personal injury collisions (plus over 560 fatal collisions). You can check the official Ontario Road Safety Annual Reports page for any subsequent final releases.

Motor Vehicle Accident Tort Claims in Ontario is authored from both defence and plaintiff perspectives, delivering a balanced approach to Ontario motor vehicle accident litigation. This text brings together governing legislation, including the Insurance Act and related regulations, leading jurisprudence, and practical considerations that arise in day-to-day practice, providing a practical and comprehensive guide to motor vehicle accident litigation.

The book begins with an analysis of key concepts underpinning Ontario’s legislative regime before examining liability, damages, and road authority liability. It also features dedicated chapters on “off-road” vehicles and insurance coverage, including levels of coverage, third-party liability, Direct Compensation – Property Damage (DC-PD) coverage, coverage disputes, and more.

Designed for articling students and junior counsel seeking practical guidance drawn from real-world litigation experience, as well as experienced practitioners navigating complex issues, this essential guide serves as an accessible and authoritative resource for interpreting and applying the legislation, jurisprudence, and practical considerations that shape motor vehicle accident claims in Ontario.

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ISBN
9781774628805
Page Count
275
Publication Date
November 2026
Status
Coming Soon
Subjects
Personal Injury
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Practice Canadian Law

  • Designed for both new and experienced practitioners as a comprehensive learning resource and practical reference that examines complex issues.

  • Analysis of the key concepts within Ontario’s legislative regime, including the Insurance Act and related regulations.

  • Coverage of liability, damages, and road authority liability in motor vehicle accident claims.

  • Analysis of insurance coverage issues, including unlisted drivers, mechanical failure, claim denials, and other circumstances affecting coverage.

  • Discussion of types and levels of insurance coverage, including determination of coverage levels, third-party liability, accident benefits, Direct Compensation – Property Damage (DC-PD) coverage, and more.

  • A dedicated chapter on ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, and other off-road vehicles, including the applicable insurance policies.

  • Coverage of uninsured, underinsured, and unidentified motorist claims, as well as the interaction between statutory accident benefits and tort recovery.

  • Practice Tips drawn from real-world insurance litigation scenarios.

  • Clear explanations of how legislation and jurisprudence apply in practice.

Preface
Chapter 1. The Legislative Regime – Key Concepts in the Insurance Act
Chapter 2. Forms of Liability
Chapter 3. Assessing Damage in MVA Tort Cases
Chapter 4. Road Authority Liability
Chapter 5. Off-Road Vehicles
Chapter 6. Insurance Coverage Issues

Chapter 1. The Legislative Regime – Key Concepts in the Insurance Act (Coming Soon)

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