The License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) has seen a dramatic drop in applicant success rates over the past several years. In 2017, claimants had a 33% chance of securing a favorable outcome. As of 2023, that figure has plummeted to just 10%. This alarming trend raises serious concerns about fairness and access to justice for accident victims seeking rightful compensation at the LAT.
With an election underway, now is the time to demand answers from candidates. People in Ontario should be asking: What will you do to address the growing concerns about the LAT’s fairness? Will you support reforms to ensure a more balanced and transparent system for accident victims? Why are our benefits being cut but we pay more in premiums?
The LAT was intended to provide a streamlined, accessible forum for accident benefits disputes for car accident victims. However, the steady decline in success rates suggests a shift that may disproportionately favour insurers, making it increasingly difficult for injured individuals to obtain the benefits they need.
As advocates for accident victims, we must hold policymakers accountable and push for meaningful reforms. The future of accident benefits adjudication in Ontario depends on it. Contact your MPP today and express your concerns!