‘David and Goliath’ court case delivers victory for teenager
December 5, 2010 8:51 am 2 CommentsLegal column illustrating that ICBC’s determination of fault can be grossly incorrect, but that justice can be achieved through Canada’s court system
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Changing over to winter tires enough to drive a big lug nuts
November 28, 2010 8:47 am Comments Off on Changing over to winter tires enough to drive a big lug nutsLegal column illustrating that vehicle maintenance and safety is no place to cut corners
Property owners can’t possibly keep sidewalks perfectly clear
November 21, 2010 8:43 am Comments Off on Property owners can’t possibly keep sidewalks perfectly clearLegal column reminding that wintery conditions bare a legal responsibility for property owners to maintain their property and for the public to take reasonable steps to ensure their own safety
Time to crack down on road rage
November 14, 2010 8:38 am 3 CommentsLegal column concerned with the reaction of ICBC and the police when a Smart car was purposely side swiped by a speeding vehicle due to road rage
Rule limiting pain and suffering compensation is wrong
November 7, 2010 8:35 am Comments Off on Rule limiting pain and suffering compensation is wrongLegal column illustrating that the pain and suffering financial cap awarded by the courts is too low
Defence ‘expert’ witness rapped by Supreme Court judge
October 31, 2010 8:31 am Comments Off on Defence ‘expert’ witness rapped by Supreme Court judgeLegal example where a Supreme Court Judge heavily penalized a defending insurance company for misuse of an “expert” opinion
Extended medical and disability insurance is important
October 24, 2010 8:24 am Comments Off on Extended medical and disability insurance is importantLegal column discussing the benefits of additional insurance – injuries are compensated immediately by your extended insurance and again when your case settles in the future
It’s time to slap a financial disincentive on inattentive drivers
October 17, 2010 8:17 am Comments Off on It’s time to slap a financial disincentive on inattentive driversLegal column commending British Columbia’s tough enforcement of impaired driving laws and suggesting that inattentive drivers need to be handled the same way
In Canada we don’t need political will to change our laws
October 10, 2010 8:12 am Comments Off on In Canada we don’t need political will to change our lawsLegal column presenting a human rights case brought against the government regarding prostitution in Canada
Borrowing from your personal injury lawyer is not best idea
October 3, 2010 4:07 pm Comments Off on Borrowing from your personal injury lawyer is not best ideaLegal column discussing the media’s portrayal of a personal injury lawyer who lent money to his client, and suggesting alternative financing options
Route to personal injury claim can be long
September 26, 2010 4:04 pm Comments Off on Route to personal injury claim can be longLegal column providing a broad outline of the steps involved in making a personal injury claim
Use of after-market replacement auto parts questioned
September 19, 2010 3:56 am 6 CommentsLegal column offering a solution to ICBC’s practice of using unsafe knockoff car parts to repair your vehicle – demand Certified Auto Parts Association (CAPA) parts only