The Open Court Process for Personal Injury Cases

British Columbia Personal Injury Law Blog, In a Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents

  It is not surprising that in a free and democratic society we should have a public right to an open court process. Having truly a open court ensures that common values are being applied within all our British Columbia judicial proceedings. Openness is essential to accessibility and accountability in the judicial system. However, personal injury…

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Pain and Suffering Claims for Loss of Online Anonymity

British Columbia Personal Injury Law Blog, Human Body in a Lawsuit

Anonymity is a feature of much Internet activity and is the foundation of a privacy interest that engages constitutional protection against things like unreasonable search (R. v. Spencer, 2014 SCC 43 ). However, claims for pain and suffering following a car accident require ICBC and other injury claimants to disclose the details of their loss, therefore, some…

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