Previously in the last few months, we announced 2 trial wins against ICBC on behalf of our clients. We are very pleased and proud to announce another win for our client at trial against ICBC. Our client was 31 years-old who suffered chronic soft tissue injuries and depression as a result of 2 motor vehicle…
Post traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. When some people suffer from PTSD, it can be extremely disabling to…
At issue in every ICBC claim is the nature and the extent of the injured claimant’s injuries caused by the motor vehicle accident and the effect they have had and will have on his/her function. The injured claimant has the burden of proving not only the injuries, but also whether the motor vehicle accident was…
In Jones v. Rossner 2020 BCSC 2056, the 42 year-old female injured claimant suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident when the vehicle she was driving was rear-ended without any prior warning. Before the collision, she was in good health both physically and emotionally. She regularly attended the gym and worked with a personal trainer. …
Earlier this year, we announced a noteworthy trial win against ICBC by Holness and Small Law Group. We are extremely pleased and proud to announce another recent trial win against ICBC for our client. Our 35 year-old client suffered significant life altering injuries in a high speed rear-end motor vehicle accident which occurred in August…
If you are unable to work because of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident, there are various options available to pursue to replace lost income. This includes applying to receive sick pay or Employment Insurance (EI) for sickness benefits. If there is disability coverage through your employer, you may be eligible to receive short…
The decision regarding which medical experts should testify at trial is of utmost importance and it can impact the outcome of a trial. This is particularly true for injured claimants who hold the burden in proving their case. If there are multiple and different types of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident, then different…
In the past year, an unusual number of ICBC cases have proceeded to trial. This is in large part due to ICBC’s current tactic of offering unreasonable and low ICBC settlement offers. As a result, numerous trials have been adjourned and postponed because there simply are not enough judges or courtrooms to handle the amount…
In previous blog posts, we have discussed ICBC loss of housekeeping awards. Whether you are entitled to compensation for loss of housekeeping capacity from ICBC will depend on whether your injuries have impacted your ability to perform your usual housekeeping duties. The idea of compensation for loss of housekeeping capacity is that your ability to…
If your vehicle has been damaged and the cost of repairs is more than $2,000.00 as a result of a motor vehicle accident, then if you choose to sell this vehicle you must declare the accident to the prospective buyer. A damaged/repaired vehicle is considered less valuable with a lower resale value. If your vehicle…
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