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Accident or mistake: a fundamental requirement for an insurable loss
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This book was written by Michael Dew, a Vancouver lawyer who practices civil litigation, including representing persons who have been denied coverage under property insurance policies, or liability insurance policies. If you have been denied insurance coverage and require assistance with making a claim against your insurer call Michael at 604 895 3160.
Fri, 2015-04-03 17:46 — Michael Dew
This part of the book deals with the requirement for an “accident” or “mistake” (referred to as a “fortuity” in insurance law) before coverage will be available under an insurance policy. In the case of a liability policy there must have been a “mistake” by the insured that resulted in a claim being made against the insured, and in the case of a property insurance policy there must have been an “accident” that caused the property damage. Liability or property insurance is not available for intentional acts, and so in all cases an “accident” or “mistake” is a prerequisite to insurance coverage under such policies.
