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What is pain worth? Money can only go so far

April 1, 2007 6:10 am Published by Comments Off on What is pain worth? Money can only go so far

Legal column contrasting how juries and judges base their decisions for awarding financial compensation to car crash victims – juries use societal values whereas judges use precedents


What is a limitation period?

March 11, 2007 1:49 pm Published by Comments Off on What is a limitation period?

There are laws that “limit” how long you can wait before you commence a lawsuit.  In legal jargon, that time... View Article


Low speed should not rule out injury compensation

March 4, 2007 6:29 am Published by Comments Off on Low speed should not rule out injury compensation

Legal column explaining the arbitrary criteria used by ICBC’s Low Velocity Impact Program to unfairly deny auto insurance claims


Measuring the psychological impact of an injury

February 25, 2007 6:13 am Published by Comments Off on Measuring the psychological impact of an injury

Legal column recognizing the psychological impact of a car crash injury and recommending preventative treatment


Dealing with lost ability to earn income

February 18, 2007 4:40 am Published by Comments Off on Dealing with lost ability to earn income

Legal column explaining the financial impact of a car crash injury to a working individual and their right to fair compensation


A little financial squeeze

February 11, 2007 11:39 pm Published by Comments Off on A little financial squeeze

Legal column expressing the necessity of pursuing treatment for an injury regardless of any barriers or costs


Sometimes you have to sue your mother!

February 4, 2007 6:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Sometimes you have to sue your mother!

Legal column explaining how auto insurance works in British Columbia and the necessary steps for achieving fair compensation


It’s worth hiring a lawyer

January 28, 2007 9:16 pm Published by Comments Off on It’s worth hiring a lawyer

Legal column outlining the details of compensation insurance adjusters commonly fail to explain to during negotiations and claims that a personal injury victim can never go wrong by hiring a lawyer


Want a quick settlement to your injury claim? Think again

January 21, 2007 9:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Want a quick settlement to your injury claim? Think again

Legal column advising victims to take their time when agreeing to a settlement from an insurance company for their injury because injuries may prevail or get worse


Honesty is not always enough

January 14, 2007 6:28 am Published by Comments Off on Honesty is not always enough

Legal column explaining how an honest person can mistakenly lose their credibility in the legal system