This was an appeal of a personal injury award for loss of future earning capacity. The judge awarded the 61 year old claimant $45,000 representing six months of income, and potential loss of pension. The claimant was driving on Hastings Street in Burnaby, when the defendant suddenly moved into his lane of traffic and struck…
One type of claim available to a claimant injured in a motor vehicle accident is for past wage loss. Past wage loss refers to lost wages/earnings from the date of the motor vehicle accident until settlement or trial. To have a successful claim for past wage loss, an injured claimant must provide sufficient evidence. First,…
There are 2 types of payments ICBC is required make for lost wages: One for Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD); and the other for your actual wage-loss. Disability payment are made when, (a) a claimant is insured; (b) has proof of inability to work for more than 7 days in the first 21 days; and (c)…