Posts by Farouk Jiwa
What are the ICBC Minor Injury Caps for Accidents after April 1, 2019?
Have you been injured in an accident on or after April 1, 2019 only to be told by the ICBC Claims Adjuster that the maximum settlement is $5,500.00 for pain and suffering (or $5,627.00 after April 1, 2020)? I have answered many calls over the last year and a half from injured people in BC…
Read MoreMedical Negligence and Dental Malpractice Law – Making a Claim in BC
Even though Canada is at the frontline of quality medical and dental care, sometimes mistakes do occur. Medical and dental professionals (including nurses and other health care professionals) must provide an acceptable level of health care that protects their patients from harm. If this duty of care is not met, then the health care practitioner…
Read MoreJudge Reduces ICBC Claim by 40% for Failing to Follow Medical Advice
If you’ve sustained injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, your doctor, at some point, will likely recommend that you attend treatment of some sort. Whether it be physiotherapy, chiropractic or massage therapy, active rehabilitation, medications or even psychological counselling, your doctor is recommending these treatments with a view to alleviating your injury…
Read MoreBC Hit and Runs: Making an ICBC Claim
What is a Hit and Run? A hit and run is when an unknown driver damages your vehicle or injures you but leaves the scene of the collision. Fortunately, anyone involved in a hit and run in BC has the right to seek compensation for a hit and run directly from the Insurance Corporation of…
Read MoreMaking a Claim for Dog Bite Injuries in British Columbia
Getting Dog Attack Compensation in BC Have you been bitten or attacked by a dog in BC? If so, you may be entitled to compensation from the dog owner. Typically, owners of dogs have a home insurance policy that provides coverage to the owner in the event of a dog bite injury even if the…
Read MoreWhy Call a Lawyer Before Calling ICBC
Ensure Your Rights are Protected & You Get a Fair Settlement I quite often advise clients to ensure they have a lawyer for their ICBC or personal injury claim to ensure all of their rights are protected and they receive a fair settlement. I tell them not to talk to ICBC before they get legal advice. …
Read MoreConstruction Company found Primarily at fault for causing Car Crash
Tien Sher didn’t follow any of the recommended guidelines in the Traffic Manual for work on Roadways produced by the Ministry of Transportation when it obstructed a permanent stop sign by blue construction fence and placed a temporary stop sign into the angular part of the fence, and as a result, on Friday, Mr. Justice…
Read MoreJudge Predicts the Future and Awards over $190,000 in future losses
Mr. Justice Weatherill released Reasons for Judgment recently for injuries being claimed for a motor vehicle accident that occurred in May 2009. This motor vehicle accident saw a Smart Car make a left turn into the path of a sedan driven by Sharon Brown. Both vehicles were written off. ICBC denied liability and denied the…
Read MoreMulti-Car Accident on Port Mann Bridge: Major Delays, Several Injuries
Looks like ICBC is going to have their hands full again due to the new Port Mann Bridge. At least a dozen vehicles were involved in a multi-car pile up on the Port Mann Bridge this morning due to fog and icy conditions on the bridge. Traffic was delayed in both directions as emergency crews attended…
Read MoreBC Residents Live Longer
The lastest annual report from BC Vital Statistics says life expectancy climbed to 82 years and is the highest for any province in Canada. This is important in icbc and other personal injury cases as many heads of damages such as future cost of care and loss of earning capacity often have to factor in the…
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