Driving puts the lives of others in your hands
July 19, 2009 7:15 pm Comments Off on Driving puts the lives of others in your handsLegal column reminding drivers of their responsibility for the lives of others while on the road
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Lawyers on both sides needed to make our justice system work
July 12, 2009 7:26 pm Comments Off on Lawyers on both sides needed to make our justice system workLegal column describing lawyer’s roles as advocates in “achieving justice” instead of “getting off” criminals
For the record
July 5, 2009 1:54 pm Comments Off on For the recordDue to an editing error, incorrect information appeared in Paul Hergott’s column last week. In reference to why it is... View Article
Lawyer’s fee justifiable when you know the facts
June 28, 2009 7:03 pm Comments Off on Lawyer’s fee justifiable when you know the factsLegal column addressing the common perception that personal injuries lawyers are overpaid by receiving contingency fees of one third of a settlement
When it comes to auto insurance, not all provinces are equal
June 21, 2009 7:08 pm Comments Off on When it comes to auto insurance, not all provinces are equalLegal column comparing levels of auto insurance compensation across Canadian provinces, praising British Columbia as the most comprehensive protection
It’s the policies, not the people, who most often are to blame
June 14, 2009 12:47 pm Comments Off on It’s the policies, not the people, who most often are to blameLegal columnist recognizes that it's the system and not the people who are the problem in the auto insurance industry
Jury behaviour causes a mistrial and wastes court’s time
June 7, 2009 12:08 am Comments Off on Jury behaviour causes a mistrial and wastes court’s timeLegal column discussing the failure of a jury to act impartially during a legal trial involving the Insurance Corproration of British Columba (ICBC)
ICBC deal with chiropractors could hurt more than heal
May 31, 2009 12:01 am Comments Off on ICBC deal with chiropractors could hurt more than healLegal column questioning the new incentives created by a recent contract between the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) and British Columbia Chiropractic Association (BCCA)
Insurance company rep caught peeking at jurors’ personal claims histories
May 24, 2009 11:55 pm Comments Off on Insurance company rep caught peeking at jurors’ personal claims historiesLegal column discussing the Insurance Company of British Columbia (ICBC)’s caught fraudulently accessing private insurance files of jury members for an ongoing trial
Questions raised about background checks on jurors
May 17, 2009 11:53 pm Comments Off on Questions raised about background checks on jurorsLegal column discussing an alleged breach of privacy from an Insurance Corporation of British Columbia lawyer in accessing private information of jury members to provide an advantage during trial
Judges have harsh words for some crash case doctors
May 10, 2009 11:46 pm Comments Off on Judges have harsh words for some crash case doctorsLegal column quoting extraordinary payments from insurance companies to doctors and the influence it has on their medical reports for car crash victims
Concerns about medical reports matching exam result
May 3, 2009 11:41 pm Comments Off on Concerns about medical reports matching exam resultLegal column discussing fraudulent behaviour from doctors for understating their patients injuries in exchange for monetary compensation from worker’s compensation boards or insurance companies