Archive for May 31, 2018

You’ve been involved in an accident. Although you were injured, you have faith that ICBC will do the right thing and compensate you for your injuries. After all, isn’t that the whole purpose of insurance?

Over the past year, ICBC has been reviewing the possibility of capping payments for injured victims of motor vehicle accidents, much to the dismay of Burnaby injury lawyers who feel they are not fair to injury victims. These new caps are now scheduled to go into effect April 1, 2019.

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you know that it is a serious inconvenience in your life. There are repairs to be arranged for and insurance paperwork to be filled out. But you may be overlooking the most important responsibility of all after an accident.

Although we have what is known as no-fault insurance in BC, that is a misnomer. In any motor vehicle accident, there is a matter of fault. Sometimes the fault lies completely with one driver. Many times, the fault is shared between drivers. This not only matters when it comes to an insurance settlement but also when it comes down to a court case. So how is fault determined and what can you do if you disagree with that determination?

Have you received a denial from your insurance company for your long term disability claim? You are in good company. In fact many people receive denial letters despite having legitimate claims. Although it can be a frustrating time, there are many ways an insurance company uses to deny a claim but it does not have to be the end.

In BC, distracted driving is now a larger problem than impaired driving. In fact, it has been suggested that more than 25% of all motor vehicle fatalities involve a distracted driver. On top of that, many people have multiple offenses of distracted driving.

You’ve been injured in an accident and filed your claim with ICBC. You’ve gone through the proper channels and now an adjuster wants to offer you a settlement. This is the best news you’ve heard. Your medical bills are piling up and you haven’t been able to return to work because you’re still recovering. This settlement is a life-saver.

If you have been injured in an accident, you will no doubt be having a conversation with ICBC. As our government-administered insurance company, they are entrusted with making sure you are being compensated fairly for your injuries after an accident. But Burnaby injury lawyers know that the reality is often far different.

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you are entitled to benefits through ICBC. Isn’t that the whole point of insurance?

If you have suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident, you may wonder if you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. A slip and fall claim can be brought about under certain guidelines. Let’s take a look at those.