Inequality Between ICBC and Injury Victim Recognized in Costs

Facts of this Personal Injury Case This personal injury trial involved four car accidents. The trial lasted 17 days. The state run auto monopoly ICBC admitted liability in three of the four accidents, disputing liability in one. The Supreme Court awarded $66,000 for pain and suffering, $40,685.92 for vehicle damage and treatment expenses, and $92,607…

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ICBC Settlement Offer Higher than Award but Claimant Still Gets Her Costs

The Offers of Settlement ICBC offered to settle this personal injury case for $265,189.30, plus costs one month before trial. The claimant delivered an offer to settle in the amount of $475,000. A jury awarded $105,200. The claimant’s car was rear-ended In this accident and Fault was admitted. Should ICBC be entitled to the costs…

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The Injured to get no Sympathy when Applying Legal Principle says Court

In awarding the full costs of a 28 day medical malpractice trial against the unsuccessful injury claimant the Court of Appeal had this to say, [213]     I am not unsympathetic to the plight of the [] family. As a consequence of this judgment, they face a significant costs award in addition to the burden of continuing…

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