If the defence expert becomes argumentative and starts advocating for ICBC, will the court accept their opinion? What if the plaintiff has credibility issues? In yesterday’s decision from the Kelowna Registry, Mr. Justice Cole rejected the opinion of Dr. Laidlow
Read More →Is it necessary for a psychiatric expert to medically diagnose a psychiatric illness in order for me to receive compensation for the psychological impacts a motor vehicle crash has had on me? Today’s case is a Supreme Court of Canada
Read More →I’ve heard of people exaggerating injuries looking for a big payout. How do the courts determine if someone is exaggerating their injuries for attention or monetary gain? The recent case of Ma v. Haniak (2017 BCSC 549) involved a plaintiff
Read More →During your lawsuit, ICBC can send you to an expert for medical opinions on your injuries. Sometimes they can send you to more than one. But what if the first expert provides an opinion on all of your injuries? Is
Read More →Are you able to escape the severe costs consequences of failing to beat an ICBC offer at trial by relying on the opinions of an expert your lawyer has hired but who was not given all the facts? In the
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