ICBC’s Minor Injury Defense Fails to Stay Lawsuit

In this personal injury case, Ross v. Hammer, 2023 BCSC 2306  the defendants sought a stay on the injury claimant’s Supreme Court lawsuit until the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) determined whether the injuries from a motor vehicle accident were minor as per the Insurance (Vehicle) Act. The CRT’s jurisdiction over this matter, as outlined in…

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ICBC Injury Benefits For Motor Vehicle Accidents After April 1, 2019

This article provides a brief overview of the steps to be taken in making a claim for accident injury benefits with ICBC. This guide only applies to accidents that occurred on or after April 1, 2019. Jurisdiction of the Civil Resolution Tribunal A Notice of Civil Claim can no longer be filed to preserve the…

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