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Being in a car accident is stressful and in many cases disabling. Our main concern at STA is your health and rehabilitation.
It is important that you take the following steps to obtain the information necessary for your personal injury collision claim. (more…)
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Your family doctor is one of the most important people in your case.
Your family doctor knows your medical history and will be one of the few if not only medical professional who will be able to compare your physical condition before and after the accident.
Your doctor will also monitor your recovery and may refer you to specialists and other health care providers as your case progresses. In addition to that, your doctor will determine if you need to be off work following an accident and will help you to decide when it is appropriate for you to return. (more…)
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Simpson Thomas & Associates offers free legal consultation for all personal injury and ICBC claims. You can contact us by phone at 604-689-8888 or fill out our consultation form to request a meeting with one of our experienced lawyers.
This legal consultation is free of charge whether or not you decide to retain us. We always prefer to speak to accident victims as soon as possible, following an incident, in case there are sensitive legal issues that may impact their personal injury or ICBC claim. (more…)
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Treatment for your injuries and your recovery is a priority for Simpson, Thomas & Associates.
It is not advisable to go to a walk-in clinic unless absolutely necessary. If it is unavoidable, ensure that you see the same doctor on every visit to your walk-in clinic. Your Dr. will make the referral for treatment. This may include physiotherapy, massage therapy, active rehab, acupuncture, and chiropractic and/or other targeted therapies. For example, you may be referred to specialists in cognitive behavioural therapy, trigger point injections, vestibular therapy and concussion clinics. It is important to follow your doctor’s treatment advice because you have a duty under law to mitigate your damages. In layman’s terms, when it comes to treatment, you have to do your best to try to get better. (more…)
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Finding a personal injury lawyer for your personal injury or ICBC claim can be a daunting process. It is important that you hire the right lawyer for YOU, someone with experience and that you’re comfortable with. Let us help you answer the question: how to choose a personal injury lawyer?. We’ve put together a list of considerations and questions worth asking when you meet with a lawyer. (more…)
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You have a legal duty to notify ICBC if a vehicle you own or are driving is involved in an accident that injured someone or damaged property.
Even if you are not the owner or driver, you must promptly notify ICBC to preserve your claim to ICBC benefits. There are three steps that you must take (more…)
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If you have a personal injury or ICBC claim, the general rule is that you must either settle the claim or start a court action, within two years from the date of loss.
Otherwise, your claim will be barred. Note that this two year limitation period does not start until you turn 19. (more…)
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Depending on your symptoms and the course of recovery, you may require specialized medical advice.
This step is usually taken after you have exhausted the primary treatment options such as physiotherapy and active rehabilitation and you have had little or …
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Another procedure in our Supreme Court Rules to encourage settlement is mediation. This is a process where the parties voluntarily agree to meet before a mediator to try and resolve the claim.
The mediator has no power to force the …
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If you are unable to reach settlement of your case, the final step is trial. This is the last resort. Trial can be a stressful and risky process but sometimes it is necessary because ICBC refuses to pay adequate compensation …
