Settling your Injury Claim Under Duress Without a Lawyer

British Columbia Personal Injury Law Blog, ICBC Settlements, Legal Advice, Personal Injury Appeals

As a personal injury lawyer since 1995 I have had many personal injury claimants call and regret settling their ICBC injury claims without a lawyer. It is very difficult to re-open a case after a settlement agreement release has been signed by the claimant. If the injury claimant has sought the advice of a lawyer…

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ICBC Alleges Injury Claimant Without a Lawyer Settled Case for $10,000.00

British Columbia Personal Injury Law Blog, ICBC Settlements, Legal Advice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury Appeals

In this ICBC disputed settlement case (Varesi v. Cadelina,2011 BCSC 284),  an adjuster from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia offered the injury claimant  $4,216 to settle her car accident claim. He explained the circumstances in his affidavit: I offered her $4,216.00 in total in exchange for a signed release, which I explained would mean that…

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