How much should ICBC have to pay a plaintiff for the travel to attend an appointment with an expert of their selection? In last week’s case of Nieman v. Joyal (2015 BCSC 1980) the issue was whether ICBC should pay
Read More →Income loss claims can be complicated, but is it always justifiable for lawyers to hire a forensic accountant? In the July 3, 2015 decision in Mollaei v. Luo, 2015 BCSC 1143, Master Scarth considers and accepts the defendant’s position with
Read More →How does the court determine whether or not they will grant cost relief to the defendant? In the June 19, 2015 decision in Mote v. Silva 2015 BCSC 1053 Madam Justice Ross considers and rejects the defendant’s request to apportion
Read More →If you don’t win on absolutely every element of your claim, will costs be “apportioned” or will you be entitled to your full costs? In the June 19, 2015 decision in Mote v. Silva 2015 BCSC 1053 Madam Justice Ross considers
Read More →Is a personal injury claim one that can be pursued in court without a lawyer? In the April 30, 2015, decision in Ducharme v. Badler, 2015 BCSC 940, Madam Justice Fitzpatrick considers the cost consequences for a plaintiff who was
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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