In a previous blog post on Occupier's Liability, we reviewed the liability of a cafe for inadequate ladder and supervision in Woo v. Creme De La Crumb Bakeshop & Catering Ltd. 2019 BCSC 1752. In ...
Settling auto injury claims The massive ICBC withdrawal of offers to settle one year ago has sparked financial blunder and moral outrage for innocent injury victims. Supreme Court Judge's are having to punish ICBC for failing ...
In this falling injury case(Etson v. Loblaw Companies Limited (Real Canadian Superstore),the injury claimant tripped over the corner of a wooden pallet in Abbotsford Real Canadian Superstore, fell and broke her hip. She required surgery to pin ...
In this ground breaking out of court money settlement case(Sable Offshore Energy Inc. v. Ameron International Corp.,2013 SCC 37) the Supreme Court of Canada has established that since a negotiated amount is a key component ...
In a previous blog post on Occupier’s Liability, we reviewed the liability of a cafe for inadequate ladder and supervision in Woo v. Creme De La Crumb Bakeshop & Catering Ltd. 2019 BCSC 1752. In that case, a 66 year-old injured claimant suffered a severe brain injury when he fell from a ladder while doing…
In Patterson v. Solymosi 2019 BCSC 1508, the injured claimant suffered soft tissue injuries to her neck and back, as well as a labral tear to her right hip, in a motor vehicle accident. As a result of her injuries, she was limited in her ability to function as a special education teacher which involved…
In response to the health concerns from Covid 19, the BC Supreme Court cancelled all jury trials up to and including September 7, 2020. What this means is that if a jury trial is scheduled to take place during this time period, then the trial will be adjourned and rescheduled to a new date. …
If you do not have a lawyer and you are dealing with ICBC on your own, the playing field is extremely uneven in that it heavily favours ICBC. This is because ICBC adjusters receive extensive on how to handle and settle claims to the benefit of ICBC, not you. ICBC adjusters have a significant…
If you have been injured as a result of medical malpractice, the Limitation Act sets out maximum time periods in which a legal action (lawsuit) must be brought against medical practitioners. If a lawsuit is not filed by the deadline, known as the limitation date, then the claim expires and it is voided. It is,…
What is the BC Building Code? The British Columbia Building Code governs how new construction, building alterations, repairs and demolitions are completed throughout our province. It establishes minimum requirements for safety, health, accessibility, fire and structural protection of buildings and energy and water efficiency. It applies throughout the province except for some federal lands…
If you are injured in a hit and run accident, it is not enough for you to simply call the police and report the motor vehicle accident to ICBC. The law in British Columbia requires you to take certain steps to identify the driver who fled the scene. If these steps are not taken, then…
The civil unrest in the US continues in the wake of public anger and backlash over the murder of George Floyd due to unreasonable police force in kneeling on his neck for several minutes. From a legal standpoint, it is anticipated that the police will rely on a defence known as “qualified immunity” which protects…
In British Columbia, there are numerous lawyers and law firms who work for ICBC as defence counsel. They advocate for ICBC and they work to protect ICBC from personal injury claims by reducing claims. To reduce claims, often an injured claimants’ credibility and their medical team are attacked. A staggering number of lawyers who work…
The new ICBC minor injury caps passed by the NDP have been reviewed in several previous blog posts. In short, the term “minor” is extremely misleading because the list of injuries that are considered minor through this new law includes injuries that are not minor at all such as lifelong chronic soft tissue injuries if…
Jacqueline Small is diligent, professional, and compassionate. She went above and beyond when I was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Anytime I had questions she would respond quickly and always seemed to be one step ahead. I called several accident law firms and none were as knowledgeable and sincere as Jacqueline. Highly recommended!
J.L., Client
I would totally recommend this law group. Renn handled my case with the utmost professionalism kept me informed throughout and explained in easy to understand layman's terms. I am very happy with how things worked out. I would highly recommend if you ever need a lawyer to contact him. Great job and a big thank you to all.
K.H., Client
Over a period of 4 years Jacqueline Small guided me throughout the entirety of my personal injury claim after a motor vehicle accident left me with chronic pain. My experience was pleasant, professional, thorough, and communication was always open. I was treated with care like a person and not just a case. Jacqueline was with me every step of the way until we reached a settlement with the insurance company. 10/10 I would recommend to any friends or family.
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