Why does defence counsel so often hire orthopedic surgeons to comment on soft tissue injuries? How does the court view the opinions of orthopedic surgeons as compared to the opinions of physiatrists or family doctors? The 2016 case Khudabux v
Read More →I think I remember my collision accurately, and I think I can piece together what happened – how important is it to be totally honest and clear? Do those little details really matter? In a case released by the British
Read More →If I have the right-of-way, can I be found liable for an evasive action – causing a collision or crash – to avoid another vehicle who had a duty to yield? What is my duty as a driver who possesses
Read More →My physical pain is not disabling but the incident has had a significant impact on my emotional well-being. I can take part in most of my recreational activities but I am more susceptible to anxiety and depression now than I
Read More →If I am compelled to attend a medical assessment for ICBC, can ICBC conduct surveillance of me as I travel to the assessment? A useful decision was published this week by the British Columbia Supreme Court in the case of Moquin
Read More →If I am injured in a hit-and-run, do I need to make efforts to identify the person who hit me? What efforts will suffice? In a decision released today by the British Columbia Supreme Court, (Rieveley v. Doe, 2017 BCSC
Read More →I tried so hard to continue on with my life after my crash. I returned to work full time and sought care. Nearly two years post crash, with my injuries not improving, I found myself depressed, stressed out, and on
Read More →I have been awarded damages to help pay the cost of my future care. Now the defendant in my case is seeking to have my award reduced because my own ICBC insurance MIGHT pay for those costs. Given how hard
Read More →How do I prove that I suffered income loss after I was injured? What if I think I could have been promoted if I wasn’t missing shifts and turning down overtime? In a recent decision of the BC Supreme Court
Read More →If I have a stroke right after a minor collision, will ICBC say the events are totally unrelated? What if I was totally healthy before the collision and then had headaches leading up to the stroke? In the recent case
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