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According to ICBC statistics an average of 34,000 hit-and-run incidents occur in the lower mainland each year, 2,100 of which result in injury. In British Columbia hit-and-run victims are eligible to receive up to $200,000 in compensation from ICBC for damages and injuries. Section 24 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act provides a statutory right of action, … Continued
If you were injured in a car accident, how do you make sure your settlement will protect you and your family well into the future? There is no question, car accidents are traumatic. This is especially true if you sustain a significant injury. There are the physical effects, the emotional upset, the possible financial worries, … Continued
The top 4 reasons you shouldn’t accept ICBC’s first offer. As a general rule, don’t accept ICBC’s first offer, and in most cases, not even their second, third or fourth offers. At DBM, we advise our clients that after you file a claim, ICBC stops being “your insurance company” and starts defending the party who … Continued
So you’ve been in an accident, now what? 6 things you should do on the scene Motor vehicle accidents are traumatic, even minor ones. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident it is important to know how to deal with the situation. To help prepare you for dealing with an accident, we … Continued
Accident rates among new drivers are higher than all other classes of drivers. To help new drivers acquire more training and experience before they have full driving privileges, every province has some form of graduated licensing program. British Columbia has one of the most comprehensive Graduated Licensing Programs (“GLP”) in Canada. DBM is a firm … Continued
It’s an unfortunate fact that cars accidents can cause injuries, sometimes they’re minor, but other times, they can be serious. ICBC was established to make sure residents of British Columbia were protected against loss of income, medical costs not covered by the provincial program, and compensated for their pain and suffering. But what happens to … Continued
We’ve all seen it, and certainly at DBM we’ve heard similar stories from clients: an erratic driver clearly unsure of where they’re going, changing lanes, making unsafe turns, cutting across lanes and creating dangerous driving situations We’ve all thought, “That person is going to cause an accident. And it’ll be their fault.” But what if … Continued
Often in a car accident, there are two types of injuries. At DBM, our Coquitlam Personal Injury Lawyers have seen our share of both. The straightforward type is the one that can be seen, measured, treated and, most of the time, healed fairly quickly. These can include cuts, bruises, broken bones, and many (but not … Continued
Being in a car accident, even a minor one, can be a traumatic experience. It is important to keep your cool while taking actions to protect yourself in possible future insurance or legal investigations. Of course, you should exchange information with the other party, but you should also gather evidence about the accident. A phone’s … Continued