Claims

Storm gives Newfoundland ‘an awful beating’

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A ferocious storm is pounding much of Newfoundland and Labrador with powerful winds, blowing snow and surging waves, in what Environment Canada said was the largest storm in the world as of Thursday afternoon. “The shore is taking an awful beating,” said Bonavista town clerk David Hiscock, who estimates a quarter […]

By Greg Meckbach | November 15, 2018

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Company calls for tow truck operator training standards

Tow truck drivers should not be allowed to hook up and haul vehicles damaged in collisions without some sort of certification above and beyond a driver’s licence, says CAA South Central Ontario. “If you have a Class G driver’s licence, you could go to a tow truck company tomorrow, get some on the job training, […]

By Greg Meckbach | November 14, 2018

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Is seven months too long to wait for car repairs?

A B.C. small claims tribunal has dismissed a driver’s claim that his repair shop negligently misrepresented the amount of time it would take to repair his vehicle. Jizhou Zhang sought an award of $4,500 for the loss of use and enjoyment of his motor vehicle while it was being repaired at No. 1 Collision (1993) […]

By Jason Contant | November 14, 2018

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How often are people scamming insurers with cheque fraud?

Insurance fraud is again in the news, after a Moncton, N.B. man was sentenced to 30 days in prison and 18 months probation for illegally intercepting two insurance cheques sent to an Aviva Canada insured. Just how prevalent is cheque fraud in the insurance industry? It’s hard to tell. The Insurance Bureau of Canada told […]

By Jason Contant | November 14, 2018

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