Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has reportedly countered the findings of a study shared by Preszler Injury Lawyers that originally stated that Manitoba recorded 85.4 percent more driving injuries than the national average.
Using data from Transport Canada’s National Collision Databases, the study originally attributed the record number of injuries in the province to severe weather conditions as well as insufficient road safety measures.
However, MPI spokesperson Tara Seel recently questioned the conclusion, telling The Brandon Sun that the study overlooked Manitoba’s unique reporting methodology compared to other provinces.
Notably, Seel highlighted that because Manitoba is a no-fault jurisdiction, all residents possess Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIPP) coverage.
Additionally, Seel further explained that because the province is structured as a public insurer, Manitoba reports more injury and collision data than other provinces.
Seel concluded that this system differs from provinces where the fear of increasing insurance premiums may defer individuals from filing a claim.
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