Can Viable Claims Go Unsettled?
In this week’s post, Personal Injury Lawyer, Renn Holness, explains that personal injury claims can, and do, go unsettled far more often than one would think.
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Translator fees provided “at no cost to you” says Personal Injury Lawyer
Settled Personal Injury Case includes Cost of Mandarin Translation In this personal injury translation cost case(Jin v. Caleca,2013 BCSC 1614) settlement of the personal injury claim was reached but the defendant refused to pay the costs the personal injury lawyer had incurred in having his legal advice interpreted for the client. Having English as a…
ICBC Claim Process- Injured in a Car Accident and Back to School/Work
For the injured driver, pedestrian, cyclist or passenger looking to hire a lawyer, remember case deadlines in the ICBC claim process are not suspended during the period that you do not have a lawyer. Dealing with an insurance company like ICBC is part of my job as a personal injury lawyer so let’s just say…
Car Accident Claimant not Required to Attend ICBC Functional Capacity Evaluation
In this ICBC work assessment personal injury case (Jackson v. Yusishen,2013 BCSC 1522) the defendant requested and was denied further physical examination of the injury claimant in order to respond to a functional capacity evaluation and cost of care report prepared by the claimants expert. Judge Barrow found that is was not necessary to order a…
Your Required ICBC Statement after an Accident-Tips for the Insurance Report
The answer is NO a signed statement is not required after a car accident when applying for accident benefits from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, ICBC. You are required to give a written report not a signed statement. As a personal injury lawyer in BC since 1995 I refuse to let my clients sign unnecessary…
What ICBC Insurance Forms Do I Have to Sign After a Car Accident?
The First and Often Only ICBC Form to be Signed is the CL-22 Insurance Claim Application When making a claim for ICBC insurance benefits after a motor vehicle accident, the Insurance Corporation of BC can require that you provide information in a prescribed form. Get a copy of the ICBC forms you need by speaking…
Hurtbc.com Personal Injury Lawyers Top Priority is Best Settlements
In Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Burnaby, Langley, and all regions in British Columbia hurtbc.com can be an important resource for personal injury claimants. The law firm of Holness Law Group, based in Vancouver across from the courthouse, provides complete care for your personal injury claim. Whether you have had in a car accident, medical mishap, or slip…
Free Legal Advice for Making an ICBC claim
Getting the best legal advice without paying a professional fee for a civil matter is fiction and most people know it, but don’t go anywhere yet. Expect to pay no more than one third in British Columbia for legal advice if your agreement is on a percentage for ICBC claims. You can also get arrangements…
ICBC’s Low Velocity Impact Policy for Minimal Damage Injury Claims goes Underground
For over 20 years the Insurance Corporation of BC, ICBC, has denied injury claims when there is minimal damage to the vehicles. When I started as a personal injury lawyer in Vancouver in the mid 1990’s this program was referred to as ICBC’s Minimal no Damage or No bash no Cash policy. The modern Low Velocity…
How Much Time Do I Have To Report My Accident to ICBC
Deadlines for applying for car accident benefits from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, ICBC, will vary. It depends on whether you are reporting an injury or vehicle damage. Therefore, as a personal injury lawyer I discuss time limitations for injury accident benefits. For quick coverage watch my video about ICBC claim deadlines . ICBC…