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There are many reasons why people who have been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or faulty product incident delay filing a personal injury suit. You may not be sure if your injury qualifies you to seek damages in a court of law, or your injury may have developed several weeks after your … Continued
If you are injured in a car accident in British Columbia then you are entitled to certain benefits regardless of whether you were at fault for the accident or not. These benefits, called “No-Fault Benefits” or “Part 7 Benefits”, generally cover your medical and rehabilitation costs as well as lost wages. They are limited, however, … Continued
In the British Columbia courts, a person’s last will can be contested under the Wills Variation Act. Wills variation claims arise when a child or spouse feels they have not been adequately provided for within a will or when there is another dispute over the fair dispersal of an estate. To avoid this legal process—which … Continued
It’s an oft-quoted and well-known “fact” that parking lot car accidents are considered to be “no fault”—or, more accurately, equally the fault of both drivers. The outcome of this 50/50 at-fault situation is that both drivers’ insurance goes up, rather than just one. This can make it tempting to leave the insurance companies out of … Continued
Have you been hurt in a car accident and are worried you won’t be able to work as long in the future? Does your personal injury mean you now have trouble completing your job at the level you did previously, whether that means you work a reduced number of hours per week or find yourself … Continued
Being struck by a car is something most cyclists fear, for obvious reasons. According to ICBC’s data for the years 2009 to 2013 , cycling accidents happen with relative frequency at certain intersections across Metro Vancouver. In Coquitlam, the crossroads at Lougheed Highway and Westwood Street is a particularly notorious spot. But the fact is … Continued
In everyday English, “mitigate” means to “make less severe or painful.” Although “mitigation” in a legal context is related to this common definition, it has a much more specific meaning. In personal injury law, “mitigation” indicates an important responsibility put upon those seeking damages for an injury suffered in an automobile collision, slip and fall, … Continued
Underinsured Motorist Protection, otherwise known as UMP insurance, protects drivers when they are involved in an accident where the at-fault driver does not have sufficient insurance to cover costs. In British Columbia, all ICBC-insured drivers have minimum $1 million UMP insurance. If you’ve suffered a personal injury in a motor vehicle accident, you may find … Continued
Under British Columbia law, every car owner is required to have insurance through ICBC. In addition to covering the other driver’s damages when you’re at fault, ICBC is responsible for covering some of your treatment costs, whether you were at fault or not. 1.Call a lawyer Remember that any statement you make to ICBC can … Continued