The Toronto Star writes that if a drunk driver veered onto a sidewalk, killing 10 people and injuring 16, his auto insurance policy would typically pay damages awarded to the injured parties in a lawsuit.

But if the driver was found to have driven into the pedestrians intentionally — as Alek Minassian is alleged to have done with a rented van in April 2018 — the insurance providers could argue that no payout is required. Alternatively, they might offer a reduced payout of as little as $200,000 — the statutory minimum for coverage — no matter how much the driver was insured for, and that amount would be shared among the many victims.

With the first of several expected lawsuits against Alek Minassian, accused of murder following the Toronto van attack, and the van rental company now filed with the court, experts say the victims of the Yonge St. rampage may be denied the benefits they would have received in a typical collision case.

Disability and Personal Injury Lawyer Sivan Tumarkin, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined The Exchange Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the rights of victims, and the realities of the insurance system.

Read the Toronto Star story here.

Sandra's husband still suffers from multiple health problems following a concussion. After two years, his insurance provider has indicated that they will be cutting him off from his long term disability payments.

He has the option to appeal his provider's decision, but disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin advises against it.

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The Toronto Star writes that if a drunk driver veered onto a sidewalk, killing 10 people and injuring 16, his auto insurance policy would typically pay damages awarded to the injured parties in a lawsuit.
But if the driver was found to have driven into the pedestrians intentionally &mdash; as Alek Minassian is&nbsp;alleged to have done with a rented van&nbsp;in April 2018 &mdash; the insurance providers could argue that no payout is required. Alternatively, they might offer a reduced payout of as little as $200,000 &mdash; the statutory minimum for coverage &mdash; no matter how much the driver was insured for, and that amount would be shared among the many victims.
With the first of several expected lawsuits against Alek Minassian, accused of murder following the Toronto van attack, and the van rental company now filed with the court, experts say the victims of the Yonge St. rampage may be denied the benefits they would have received in a typical collision case.
Disability and Personal Injury Lawyer <a href="http://www.stlawyers.ca/sivan-tumarkin">Sivan Tumarkin</a>, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined The Exchange Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the rights of victims, and the realities of the insurance system.
Read the Toronto Star story <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/12/03/van-attack-lawsuits-face-hurdles-with-insurance-claims.html">here</a>.
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Sandra's husband still suffers from multiple health problems following a concussion. After two years, his insurance provider has indicated that they will be <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/long-term-disability-claims/">cutting him off from his long term disability payments</a>.
He has the option to appeal his provider's decision, but disability lawyer <a href="http://stlawyers.ca/team/sivan-tumarkin/">Sivan Tumarkin</a> advises against it.
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A co-founding partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Lior has unmatched experience at various courts and tribunals in Canada, where he has defended countless clients in matters concerning <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/severance-pay/">severance pay</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/wrongful-dismissal/">wrongful dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/constructive-dismissal/">constructive dismissal</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/law-essentials/harassment-discrimination/">human rights</a>, sexual harassment, breach of contract, and much more. He also manages the firm's <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/toronto-employment-lawyers/">Toronto employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/vancouver-employment-lawyers/">Vancouver employment lawyers</a>, <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/ottawa-employment-lawyers/">Ottawa employment lawyers</a>, and <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/calgary-employment-lawyers/">Calgary employment lawyers</a>.
Lior frequently hosts the <a href="https://stlawyers.ca/employment-law-show/">Employment Law Show</a>, where he educates both employees and employers on their employment rights, according to Employment Standards in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, and common law throughout Canada. The show airs on the following radio and TV stations:
<ul>
<li>Global TV</li>
<li>CTV Toronto</li>
<li>CTV Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 640 Toronto</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver</li>
<li>Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa</li>
<li>Global News Radio 900 CHML in Hamilton</li>
<li>Global News Radio 980 CFPL in London</li>
</ul>
He also created the <a href="https://www.severancepaycalculator.com/">Severance Pay Calculator</a> to allow employees in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta determine how much severance pay they are owed when they are terminated from their job.
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