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The value of pain and suffering in a chronic pain case
Reasons for judgment were released yesterday in the case of Ali v. Padam. This case involved Ms. Ali’s claim for damages following her injury in a car accident that had occurred almost 6 years prior...
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ICBC tips for staying safe on the roads on Halloween
ICBC reports that crashes spike by 25 percent on Halloween, resulting in 330 people being injured in 920 crashes across BC. To help decrease that spike in accident rates, ICBC has provided the...
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Staying Safe on Halloween
Today is Halloween Eve. If you have kids they are no doubt excited about dressing up and trick or treating tomorrow. Halloween can be a lot of fun for both the young and the young at heart....
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Government Review of ICBC operations to identify waste
The BC Government has announced that they have selected PwC Canada to lead an operational review of ICBC. The purpose of the review is to identify waste, find ways to prevent fraud and overbilling,...
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Valuing pain and suffering after a car accident
Reasons for judgment were given last week in the case of Morgan v. Allen, a decision which involved the claim of a 53 year old woman for damages following two motor vehicle accidents. Before the...
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Remedy for ICBC’s financial woes?
Distracted driving results in the death of 78 British Columbians each year. In the face of the ICBC financial crisis, Attorney General David Eby has announced that he will move to designate distracted...
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When a Liability Release Agreement is not a Release
Often when you take part in an activity that has some element of danger to it, or some possibility of causing injury, you will be required to sign a Liability Release Agreement, or a waiver. Without...
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Proof of causation in an ICBC case
Reasons for judgment were released this morning in the case of Wolford v. Shlakoff. This case concerned the claim of the female plaintiff for damages for injuries that she suffered in a motor vehicle...
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Assessment of damages for US resident injured in Canadian car accident
Reasons for judgment were released today in the case of Burke v. Schwetje 2017 BCSC 2098. This case involved a claim for damages as a result of a serious car accident that had occurred in May 2010....
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$100,000 awarded for pain and suffering after car accident
Reasons for judgment were released today in the case of Sharma v. MacDonald 2017 BCSC 2121. This case involved the claim of a female plaintiff who had been injured in a car accident three years prior...
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Damages awarded for shoulder injury following a car accident
Reasons for judgment were released earlier this week in the case of Ross v. Dupuis 2017 BCSC 2159. This case involved the assessment of damages for a 35 year old female plaintiff, following injury in...
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ICBC announces distracted driving pilot projects
Insurance rates are a hot topic right now, with ICBC under ever increasing pressure. One way to address ICBC’s financial problems is to reduce the number of crashes in British Columbia roads. One of...
View ArticleAssessing Impairment of Income Earning Capacity
Reasons for judgment were released today in the case of De Groot v. Heller . This case involved the claim of a 35 year old female plaintiff who had been injured in a car accident five years prior to...
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Reasons you need a personal injury lawyer after an accident
If you’ve been injured in a car, motorcycle or bike accident, caused by the carelessness of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation. However, the process can be a long and complicated one....
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Assessing Pain and Suffering
Reasons for judgment were released on Friday in the case of Dennstedt v. Lepine. This case involved the claim for damages of a female plaintiff who was injured in an accident in May 2013. The...
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Dos and don’ts when filing a personal injury claim with the ICBC
Sustaining a personal injury in an auto accident can be traumatic. After an accident, you may be flustered and confused about the next steps to take. If you will be filing an ICBC claim, you must be...
View ArticleMistakes to avoid when choosing a personal injury lawyer
Now that you have decided to file a personal injury claim with the ICBC, it is advised that you use the services of a personal injury lawyer. Selecting a personal injury lawyer is a decision that...
View ArticleWhat to Expect When Meeting With a Personal Injury Lawyer
When filing a personal injury claim, a personal injury lawyer will increase your chances of a successful case. Some people are uneasy or nervous about meeting with a personal injury lawyer for the...
View ArticleProof of causation in an ICBC case
Reasons for judgment were released this morning in the case of Wolford v. Shlakoff. This case concerned the claim of the female plaintiff for damages for injuries that she suffered in a motor vehicle...
View ArticleAssessment of damages for US resident injured in Canadian car accident
Reasons for judgment were released today in the case of Burke v. Schwetje 2017 BCSC 2098. This case involved a claim for damages as a result of a serious car accident that had occurred in May 2010....
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