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If you are injured in BC through the actions of another but can’t gather any direct evidence proving that the other party is at fault can you still succeed in a claim for damages? The answer is yes a lies in circumstantial evidence. Direct evidence is evidence that stands on its own to prove a […]
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When you purchase a contract of insurance with ICBC one of the things that must be disclosed is who the principal operator of the vehicle will be. Depending on the answer the rate of insurance may vary. If a consumer misrepresents who the principal operator is this can result in a breach of insurance and […]
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If you are jaywalking and are injured in a BC Car Accident, can you make a claim for pain and suffering? The answer is it depends on the circumstances. Reasons for judgment were released today by the BC Supreme Court illustrating the principle that simply because someone is in breach of the law at the […]
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As a BC personal injury lawyer that started out my career in criminal defence work I have seen both the civil and criminal consequences of drunk driving. Most people know about the criminal consequences but the civil consequences can be much worse. If you are convicted of impaired driving, you will lose your license for […]
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In reasons for judgement released today Madam Justice Dillon of the BC Supreme Court awarded an injured Plaintiff just over $200,000 in damages as a result of a ‘hit and run’ accident. The Plaintiff was 56 at the time of the BC car crash. He was on his way to work when he was rear-ended. […]
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Reasons for judgment were published today by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, assessing damages for the victim of a hit and run collision. In today’s case (Crozier v. ICBC) the Plaintiff was injured in a 2013 collision caused by an unidentified motorist. ICBC admitted statutory liability for the crash. The Plaintiff suffered both physical […]
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In exceptional circumstances lawyers can be ordered to be personally on the hook for costs when litigation goes awry. Today the BC Court of Appeal discussed when such orders are warranted and when they are not. In today’s case (Nuttall v. Krekovich) the Plaintiff was seriously injured in a hit and run accident. A lawsuit was started […]
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Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, dismissing a personal injury claim involving an alleged hit and run. In today’s case (Havens v. ICBC) the Plaintiff was involved in a 2010 motorcycle collision. He sustained a brain injury. The Plaintiff alleged that the collision was caused through the careless […]
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Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, New Westminster Registry, finding that unproven allegations of fraud can be used as a factor to minimize a successful party’s costs entitlement after beating a formal offer. In today’s case (Gupta v. Doe) the Plaintiff was involved in three separate collisions and sued for […]
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