Client Update: 2015 Minor Injury Cap
On January 28, 2015, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance issued a bulletin in Nova Scotia. The 2015 minor injury cap has been set at $8,352, an increase of 1.7 per cent over 2014.
Details on this insurance bulletin can be found here.
The foregoing is intended for general information only and is not intended as legal advice. If you have any questions, please contact any of our insurance lawyers for more information.
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