“Thanks a million Andrew. You are truly a cut above the typical lawyer and we are so thankful our paths crossed with you in life. You make us feel how I know you would treat your closest friend”. Sherri F. & John M., Walsh, ON...Read More
“I just wanted to take a moment and express my gratitude for all the help and support you gave me. From the moment we met, I felt comfortable and much more confident that I would have a good resolution to my problem with you in my corner. You are truly a kind, gifted man and […]...Read More
“A huge thank you to you and to Andrew for all your assistance with this matter – I really appreciate the assistance, expertise and kindness you have both shown me!” S. Chapman, Wingham ON...Read More
“It has been 6 years now since my injury. Time moves ahead!! I just wanted to let you know that many times I think how thankful I was to have had you as my lawyer . You gave us so much support and direction over those hard couple of years and to this day you […]...Read More
I had the privilege of acting as counsel in Allen and Security National, before ADR Chambers Arbitrator Alan Smith and again on appeal to Director’s Delegate Lawrence Blackman. In an important decision, released July 6, 2016, Mr. Blackman clarified the proper way to rate impairments when determining an individual’s whole person impairment, saying: ” A […]...Read More
In his article, Donalee Moulton explores the challenges faced by accident victims who suffer chronic pain. Andrew Murray is quoted saying “They expect there is an absolute answer for everything. When that is not there, they judge more harshly. The environment for claimants is getting dramatically more difficult.”...Read More
In her article “More Power to the Plaintiffs”, Kim Arnott explores the implications of adverse cost protection. In the article, Andrew Murray is quoted saying “To the extent that this protection might create more trials to be held, that might be good in terms of continuing the development of our case law,” he says....Read More
This blog is a footnote to a related blog, Catastrophic Impairment is a Label, Not a Benefit, posted April 21, 2015, in which I discussed the Divisional Court decision in Do v. Guarantee (“Do”), which held that the two-year limitation period governing the denial of a benefit had no application when the issue in dispute related […]...Read More
Lerners is pleased to announce that Andrew Murray has been Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada. The Certified Specialist Program recognizes members of the Law Society who have met established standards of experience and knowledge requirements in one or more designated areas of law and have maintained […]...Read More
The Government of Ontario, in a surprise announcement contained in its budget, included a promise to drastically cut statutory accident benefits. The promised cuts to benefits include: a tightened definition for the test for catastrophic impairment so that it can be “consistent with more up-to-date medical information and knowledge;” a reduction in the limits available […]...Read More