WP Magazine

‘Til Death (or Divorce) Do Them Part’

By: Michelle Panagiotakos

The question of which insurer has priority of, or is liable to pay, an accident benefits claim frequently hinges on seemingly straightforward definitions or legal relationships. However, determining whether individuals fall within the scope of these definitions and relationships is often a more nuanced and complex process rather than a straightforward one. A prime example is determining one’s spousal status.