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BC Extends Suspension of Civil Jury Trials Due to Covid-19
The Ministry of the Attorney General of BC announced today that it is extending the current suspension of civil jury trials in the Supreme Court of B.C. until October 8, 2022 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and its affect on the Courts. Any civil trial taking place before October 8, 2022, will be heard…
Read MoreBusiness in BC: Dr. Henry Announces Increased Covid-19 Measures
Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer, announced various Province-wide restrictions today that have an impact on Businesses in BC. BC Employers must review and reinforce their efforts on their COVID-19 Safety Plan A reminder that every business must have a Covid-19 Safety Plan which can be readily viewed by staff and members of…
Read MoreBC Businesses: Do You Have a COVID-19 Safety Plan?
***November 19, 2020 – UPDATE – Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, announced various increased measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the Province. Click here to see how it affects your business. “Every employer in BC is required to have a COVID-19 safety plan that assesses the risk of exposure at their workplace…
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…
Read MoreFatal BC Tour Bus Accident in Oregon State
A BC Bus being operated by a local Vancouver Company has crashed on an icy patch of Interstate in Oregon. State police report at least nine dead and several dozen passengers injured. Injured passengers have been taken to a local hospital. The local bus company has been identified as being operated by Mi Joo Tour…
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