04 August, 2016

Pokémon Go: The Real Life Perils of Hunting Virtual Monsters

Pokémon Go is a cultural phenomenon. On street corners, in parks, along the Galloping Goose and even on the lawn of the BC Legislature, young and old alike are hurling virtual PokéBalls at Drowzees, Dratinis, and Magikarp in an epic...

03 August, 2016

Time Limitation in Medical Malpractice Cases

A plaintiff claiming damages for personal injuries resulting from alleged negligent medical treatment must do so within two years of the treatment.  This limitation period is set out in s. 3(2)(a) of the Limitation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 266. This two year...

02 August, 2016

Personal Injury Settlements and Government Benefits

If you are in receipt of government benefits and are then injured in an accident for which you receive a settlement, what happens? In the case of Shongu v. Jing, 2016 BCSC 901, the Plaintiff was injured in a motor vehicle accident...