Truth is always the golden rule
May 15, 2011 10:59 am Comments Off on Truth is always the golden ruleLegal column stressing the importance of credibility and honesty when describing pain caused by a car crash
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Raising awareness of brain injuries is important objective
May 8, 2011 10:54 am 1 CommentLegal column creating awareness of the fact that 1 in 5 British Columbian citizens will sustain a brain injury, and how this relates to car crashes
Many drivers are misinformed about their auto insurance
May 1, 2011 10:04 pm 2 CommentsLegal column explaining how auto insurance is purchased to protect the buyer from being sued rather than to compensate them in the event that they are injured.
Judge says existing disability no out for insurance payout
April 24, 2011 5:44 am Comments Off on Judge says existing disability no out for insurance payoutLegal column explaining that existing disabilities or injuries do not factor in to determining fair compensation value
Court system tries to ferret out the liars
April 17, 2011 5:41 am 6 CommentsLegal column discussing the detection of lying using the example of a rental property dispute
You’re not in Canada anymore
April 10, 2011 5:38 am Comments Off on You’re not in Canada anymoreLegal column discussing the absence of safety standards in Mexico and reminding vacationers that they will not be protected by the Canadian rule of law which compensates for negligent safety practices
Canada’s justice system better than U.S. for appointing judges
April 3, 2011 5:36 am Comments Off on Canada’s justice system better than U.S. for appointing judgesLegal column commending Canada’s justice system which appoints judges instead of electing them – this removes the need for public approval, resulting in an unbiased application of the law
Government needs to review legal impunity for signing legal release
March 27, 2011 5:31 am Comments Off on Government needs to review legal impunity for signing legal releaseLegal column suggesting that laws regarding waivers are out dated – the ability to remove negligence liability 100% also removes motivation for adequate safety standards
Double compensation concerns are often unwarranted
March 20, 2011 5:27 am Comments Off on Double compensation concerns are often unwarrantedLegal column describing the double-edged policy of insurance companies to deny providing benefits, then attempt to deduct the cost of those benefits from the claim settlement
Don’t vent on judges about perceived lenient sentencing
March 13, 2011 5:22 am Comments Off on Don’t vent on judges about perceived lenient sentencingLegal column addressing ignorance towards the role of judges – they apply laws elected by Canadians and dissatisfaction with a verdict should be directed toward the law instead of the judge
Problem with clinical records taking a turn for the better
March 6, 2011 5:20 am Comments Off on Problem with clinical records taking a turn for the betterLegal column describing how visits to medical professionals can be misinterpreted and used against your personal injury claim
Full disclosure is the best route
February 27, 2011 5:17 am Comments Off on Full disclosure is the best routeLegal column contrasting the conflicting interests in both lawyer-client and adjuster-claimant relationships