02 November, 2020

Hotel Not Responsible For Dog Bite

The Plaintiff in Parris v. Rogers, 2019 BCSC 1828, received an unfortunate bite on the face from a dog owned by the Defendant Rogers. The incident took place on the premises of the Defendant Hotel (the “Hotel”).Rogers worked for the...

26 October, 2020

Judge Awards Compensation for Loss of Housekeeping Capacity

The Plaintiff in Chai v. Greenwood, 2020 BCSC 1294, was a 46 year old casino pit manager. He suffered soft tissue injuries in a car accident which impacted his ability to do housework.The Plaintiff lived with his father on one floor...

13 October, 2020

ICBC’s Request for Fifth Independent Medical Exam Denied

The case of Gennings v. Lum, 2020 BCSC 1196, involved a Plaintiff who suffered injuries in two motor vehicle accidents. He sustained a brain injury, fractures and soft tissue injuries in the first and more serious of these accidents.ICBC wanted the...

28 September, 2020

Aggravation of Pre-existing Neck and Back Conditions

The personal injury action of Rab v. Prescott, 2020 BCSC 1255 involved a Plaintiff who was rear ended while attempting to merge onto a busy street.  As a result of the accident, the Plaintiff claimed to have suffered an aggravation of...

10 September, 2020

School Bus Driver Injured in Car Accident

The Plaintiff in Nadeau v. Toulmin, 2020 BCSC 866, was a school bus driver.  She was injured in a motor vehicle accident when another driver suddenly pulled out in front of her bus. The Plaintiff elected to pursue a tort claim...

19 August, 2020

No Negligence Found When Spectator Injured By Foul Ball

The Plaintiff in Rivers v. North Vancouver (District), 2020 BCSC 1050, was watching his teenage son play baseball when he was struck on the back of the head by a foul ball that came from an adjacent baseball diamond. He suffered...