Claim Dismissed at Trial – Injured Claimant Fails to Prove Negligence Against Unidentified Driver

As discussed in prior blog posts, the issue of liability is central to all personal injury claims.  An injured claimant who wants to pursue compensation for injuries must prove that another driver was negligent and that this negligence caused the motor vehicle accident and the injuries.  An injured claimant cannot be found entirely at fault…

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Jacqueline Small Interviewed (again) by Canadian Lawyer Magazine on ICBC Reprehensible Conduct

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…

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Jacqueline Small Interviewed Again by Canadian Lawyer Magazine – ICBC Hit & Run Claim and Credibility

We are pleased to announce that Jacqueline Small, partner with our firm, was recently interviewed again by Canadian Lawyer Magazine about an ICBC hit and run case which was dismissed at trial. Ms. Small wrote a blog article on this ICBC hit and run case where the injured claimant’s credibility was a key factor in…

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How to Make a Hit and Run Personal Injury Claim with ICBC

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia controls a fund for personal injury victims injured by at fault hit and run drivers. Without this unique coverage, a person injured by an unknown driver would have no way of getting compensation for the losses due to the negligence of the other driver. There are strict reporting requirements under…

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