29 September, 2017
Perjury at Trial
In the case of Dizon v. Losier, 2017 BCSC 431, the Plaintiff was injured when his SUV was hit from behind by a truck driven by the Defendant. At trial, the Plaintiff said that the light had turned amber and he...
26 September, 2017
Plaintiff Partially Responsible for Rear-End Collision
In the case of Dizon v. Losier, 2017 BCSC 431, the Plaintiff was injured when his SUV was hit from behind by a truck driven by the Defendant. The accident took place at a busy intersection that had two dedicated left...
22 September, 2017
Headaches
In Thompson v. Helgeson, 2017 BCSC 92, the Court assessed damages for debilitating headaches that seriously affected the Plaintiff’s ability to function personally and socially, and rendered her unemployable.The 45 year old Plaintiff had a history of depression and anxiety prior...
21 September, 2017
Victoria plaintiffs part of national lawsuit against Canadian Armed Forces
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19 September, 2017
Left-Turning Vehicle
In Riley v. Ritsco, 2017 BCSC 925, the Court considered liability between a left-turning vehicle and a straight-through driver. Ms. Tones and her passenger, the Plaintiff Riley, were travelling straight through an intersection on the Lougheed Highway at 216th Street. Ms. Tones...
15 September, 2017
Crumbling Skull Defence
A classic defense argument in personal injury cases is the “crumbling skull” argument. Essentially, ICBC argues that the Plaintiff had a pre-existing condition that they would have experienced regardless of whether or not the collision occurred. If ICBC can prove...
12 September, 2017
Slip and Fall on a City Bus
The mere fact that a passenger slips and falls while riding on a transit bus does not establish a prima facie case of negligence. The Plaintiff has to prove the bus driver breached the standard of care expected of a...
11 September, 2017
Plaintiffs in Five National Class Actions Team Up to Take Canada to Court in Canadian Armed Forces Systemic Sexual Assault and Harassment Class Actions
PR Newswire Sep. 7, 2017, 06:28 PMTORONTO, Sept. 7, 2017 /CNW/ - Plaintiffs in five separate class actions have agreed to work together to take Canada to court seeking policy changes and redress for systemic sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination in the Canadian Armed Forces....
08 September, 2017
Breaching Your Car Insurance Policy Results in Denial of Insurance Coverage
Normally your car insurance company will defend you if you cause a car accident, and they will pay any settlement reached or judgement awarded against you. However, if you are in breach of a policy condition of your insurance at...
01 September, 2017
How Much Can A Canadian Court Award You for Pain and Suffering?
You may have heard of injured parties in the United States being awarded millions of dollars for injuries sustained in a car accident. Don’t expect to receive large amounts like that from our Canadian courts because we have a limit...