Successful personal injury plaintiffs are entitled to recover damages as well as disbursements incurred to advance their case. A new law that attempted to put a cap on disbursements in ICBC claims was recently struck down by the BC court …
If you have been injured in an accident, you need medical care and treatment to help you recover. Expenses add up quickly, and rehabilitation can take weeks, months—or even years if you have been seriously injured. Will you be out-of-pocket …
Income replacement benefits are supposed to cover the income you lose due to accident injuries, but unfortunately, that is not always how it plays out. ICBC’s no-fault insurance model, also referred to as “Enhanced Care,” came into effect on …
If you are not aware yet, ICBC implemented a new no-fault auto insurance model on May 01, 2021, also known as “Enhanced Care.” This new no-fault scheme promises drivers annual savings on auto insurance fees – an average of $400 …
On April 1, 2019, the Civil Resolution Tribunal (“CRT”) was given the responsibility of adjudicating important motor vehicle accident injury disputes. The power to decide significant issues such as your entitlement to no-fault accident benefits, whether your injury is …
It is illegal to use an electric kick scooter on a BC road or highway unless it is in a community participating in BC’s Electric kick scooter pilot project. In participating pilot …
After a car accident—particularly a major accident that caused serious injury—it can be challenging to get the medical support you need and the compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, …
When a child is hurt in a motor vehicle accident, parents are faced with a lot of extra responsibility. Caring for a seriously injured child takes a big financial …
Vancouver lawyers at Simpson, Thomas & Associates see firsthand the upsetting consequences of hit and run motor vehicle accidents. Accident victims may be left with serious injuries including whiplash, spinal injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries. …
As ICBC claims lawyers in Vancouver, we receive numerous calls and questions regarding the new ICBC caps on minor injuries. The question is; what is the minor injury cap and what does it mean for my ICBC claim?
The …