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What Types of ICBC Claims Are Available to You? If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be overwhelmed with not only your own injuries and rehabilitation, but also with figuring out how to deal with ICBC. You are likely wondering what types of claims you can make against ICBC, how…
Renn Holness, founding partner of Holness and Small Law Group, recorded his 2nd trial win against ICBC in just under 1 week for trials that took place in January 2021 and in April 2021. In K. v. D. 2021 BCSC 1032, our 20 year-old client was injured in a motor vehicle accident when he was…
On May 27, 2021 the Supreme Court awarded our client more than double the amount ICBC offered for compensation for car accident injuries after a short four day trial. In awarding $90,000 for her pain and suffering the judge took into account the plaintiff’s age; the nature of the injury; the severity and duration of…
Damages for pain and suffering, also known as non-pecuniary damages, compensates an injured claimant for the injuries suffered in the motor vehicle accident and the impact those injuries have had on his/her enjoyment of life. Trial judges will consider the following factors when deciding the amount to award to an injured claimant for pain and…
As we have covered in prior blog posts, the NDP has dramatically changed ICBC claims by introducing ICBC No Fault Insurance which the NPD is flouting as “Enhanced Care”. The sad reality is that most British Columbians do NOT understand what rights the NDP have stripped away from them in exchange for a small reduction…
As discussed in other blog posts, a patient must be fully informed by his/her doctor of the following before undergoing a medical procedure: The nature of the treatment, its gravity, and any associated risks that would want to be known by a reasonable patient; The frequency or statistical chance of a material or special risk…
Several times in the last year, Jacqueline Small of our firm has been interviewed by Canadian Lawyer on current trends and trial decisions that impact the area of injury law in British Columbia. We are proud to stay ahead of the curve and to remain up to date on the law. We believe this is…
In Henderson v. Gettle 2021 BCSC 84, the injured claimant suffered severe injuries in a 2015 boating accident. At the time, he was visiting his family in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. On the evening of the accident, the injured claimant, his father and stepmother set out in his father’s 17-foot powerboat to meet other family…
When investigating an ICBC injury claim, ICBC will often attempt to interview and speak to various witnesses who may have information about the injured claimant and his/her claim. Part of this investigation often includes contacting the injured claimant’s friends, family, co-workers and employers. If the witnesses do not voluntarily agree to speak to ICBC or…
ICBC is a crown corporation. A crown corporation is a public sector organization established and funded by our own elected provincial government. ICBC was created to provide universal compulsory automobile insurance to British Columbian drivers. As “compulsory” automobile insurance, ICBC has a monopoly over the entire province. There is simply no competition or choice. If…