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DismissedCivil Resolution Tribunal (British Columbia) — Accident Benefits·

Accident Benefits Claim Dismissed for Being Out of Time

Case No.

Topics

accident benefitslimitation periods

Provisions

Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation, Part 7CRTA section 133CRTA section 103(1)(b)(iii)

📖 Technical summary

The claimant's application for accident benefits was dismissed due to being out of time.

📚 Full judgment

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The insurer did not need to inform the insured about the requirement to submit notice under IVR section 103.
  • The courts have ruled that ignorance of the law does not extend limitation periods.
  • The language in IVR section 103 is mandatory, setting a clear limitation period.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The insured's unfamiliarity with the notice provision did not help her case.
  • The insurer's discretion to allow a claim despite an expired limitation period does not apply if the applicant is not clearly prejudiced.
  • The insured filed the application more than four years after the limitation period expired.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about whether the claimant was entitled to accident benefits under the Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation, Part 7.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation, Part 7 and CRTA section 103(1)(b)(iii) were applied.

What was the argument that mattered most?

The insurer argued that the claimant's claim was out of time because she did not provide written notice within two years of the accident date.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was against the person who brought the case.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation should ensure they provide written notice within two years of the accident date to avoid having their claim dismissed.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence included the claimant's report of the accident and the insurer's denial of the claim.

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