Following a motor vehicle accident in Ontario, Attendant Care Benefits are available to you if you can prove two things:
That your accident-related injuries are outside the Minor Injury Guideline: you must prove that you suffer from an impairment that is not predominantly a sprain, strain, whiplash associated disorder, contusion, abrasion, laceration or subluxation and any clinically associated sequelae.
That you have reasonable cause for requiring attendant care services: you must have a registered nurse or occupational therapist assess whether attendant care services are necessary and how much care is appropriate for your needs. This professional will complete an Assessment of Attendant Care Needs (otherwise known as Form 1) and submit it to your insurance provider for approval, prior to initiating the services.