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Examinations For Discovery and Your BC Injury Claim - A Video Introduction
Here is a video I’ve uploaded to YouTube discussing examinations for discovery in BC Injury lawsuits:
An Examination for Discovery is a process where the opposing side can bring you in front of a Court Reporter and get your sworn answers to questions about relevant topics. Discoveries are designed to learn about your case and to hurt your case.  It is one of the most important pre-trial steps in Injury litigation and a Plaintiff’s evidence can play a key role in whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
In ICBC claims some of the usual topics that are covered are the circumstances of the accident, the injuries sustained, the expenses incurred, the course of recovery of the injuries, wage loss details and other the effects of the accident related injuries on lifestyle  (You can click here to read a more in depth article about what is covered at a Discovery).
I hope this introductory video and the linked articles take some of the mystery out of the process.
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June 20th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Just so greatfull to view this information re:the ins and outs of moving forward in such a mind field as ICBC as trial prep. is certainly not something most of us have understanding in,what to expect and such stress releaving supports from Erik Magraken does give new meaning in personal injurey lawyers,removing this needless stress leaves time to give ones body a much better chance of seeking out treatments and also rest something difficult to uptain post car crash,this is what good lawyers should do allowing crash victoms to focus on reabilation healing to hopefully get back on ones feet again, just can’t thank him enought for his generous time in providing this stress releaving supports well… as a senior I need to feel I have someone to walk with me to a place I would rather not enter. Thank you Erik Magraken again well done!
July 2nd, 2010 at 3:12 pm
[…] As I’ve previously discussed, one of the main purposes of examination for discovery is to ‘discover‘ evidence that can help your case or hurt your opponents. […]
October 20th, 2010 at 7:15 am
[…] BC Supreme Court Rules generally permit Defendants to compel Plaintiffs to participate in pre-trial examinations for discovery. Â There are a few exceptions to this and one of these relates to mentally incompetent Plaintiffs. […]