There are strict deadlines that apply to starting a personal injury lawsuit. In British Columbia, you must start it within two years from the date of the collision. The Court can extend this time under very limited exceptions. In DeWolfe...
Questions of mitigation often arise in personal injury cases when the Plaintiff fails to undergo recommended medical treatment or therapies. Questions of mitigation also arise in the context of a Plaintiff’s failure to return to work, and the financial consequences...
Losing a loved one in a motor vehicle accident is not something we like to think about, but it does happen. If a child loses one parent, his damages under the Family Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 126, relating to that...
At trial, the Plaintiff normally provides the Court with medical evidence that supports their claim for personal injury. ICBC often provides medical evidence that contradicts this or minimizes the injuries. Klein v. Sangha, 2016 BCSC 1864, is an unusual case that...
Mr. Rajinder Sahota is featured on CFAX 1070 discussing the recent fatal accident on the Malahat.CFAX 1070 discussion with Mr. Rajinder Sahota...
It can be devastating if a loved one dies in a motor vehicle accident. The Family Compensation Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 126, (“FAC”) provides limited compensation to the surviving spouse and children of the deceased, as well as grandparents who have...
KATIE DEROSA / TIMES COLONIST OCTOBER 28, 2016 09:19 AM UPDATED: OCTOBER 29, 2016 10:25 AMCrash on Malahat near near McCurdy Drive on Oct. 27, 2016Two vehicles crashed on the Malahat near McCurdy Drive during rush hour on Thursday afternoon. Oct. 27,...
When traffic is backed up and an oncoming driver wants to turn left, it’s not unusual for a well-meaning motorist to wave the driver through the turn. However, sometimes this simple gesture can result in a serious accident. The law...
In addition to seeking compensation from the Defendant driver in a motor vehicle accident, inured parties can also claim ‘Part 7 Benefits’. Part 7 benefits are named after the section of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act which provides for up to...
The purpose of awarding a Plaintiff damages for the Defendant’s negligence is to restore the Plaintiff to the position they would have been in had the negligence not occurred. This involves claiming compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages and...