Understanding Loss of Housekeeping Capacity in Personal Injury Claims
When it comes to motor vehicle collisions and personal injury law, many of us think of damages in terms of lost wages, rehabilitation or repairs…
Five Ways to Keep Your Social Media from Crashing your Accident Claim
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube. These are five of the most trafficked social media websites, and the way you use them can be the reason…
How Amateur and Pro Athletes Experience #MeToo
There has been a noticeable and very important change regarding society’s perception on sexual assault and harassment. For many, the natural inclination towards sexual assault…
How Will the New ICBC Insurance System Affect Your Rates?
On September 1, 2019, a new ICBC insurance model was launched. This new model has been deemed more “driver-based”, meaning that driving records, including accidents,…
When Should I Tell My Boss I’m Looking for Another Job?
Guest writer Nevin Thompson, a business writer who covers HR issues, discusses what to do (and what not to do) when looking for a job…
Changes to the BC Limitation Act and Malpractice Law in B.C.
Generally, an individual must start a medical malpractice lawsuit within two years of when the malpractice occurred. This is called the basic limitation period and…
Daylight Savings Linked to More Pedestrian Accident Claims
(This article was originally published in October, 2018) Across North America, pedestrians are increasingly being killed or injured on city streets, even as the number…
New ICBC Rate System Causing Confusion for Drivers and Other Stories
Each month Spraggs Law Publishes Vancouver Legal News, a curated selection of articles about personal injury and other topics. This month we start off with…
Medical Malpractice and the Meaning of Informed Consent
Medical malpractice occurs when a professional health care provider gives poor treatment that causes harm to a patient. Learn your rights in getting medical care…
What are Limitation Periods in B.C. Law?
In law, most legal matters have a limitation period attached to them as set out in the Limitation Act, SBC 2012 c 13 (the “Act”)….
How Family and Friends Can Help Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Visit
It can be intimidating to visit the doctor. Usually we only visit the doctor when there’s a problem, and worried about a potential illness or…
ICBC Pays Insurance Brokers $6M ‘Transition Payment’ and Other BC Legal News
Each month, Spraggs Law publishes Personal Injury News, a curated selection of articles about personal injury and other issues related to motor vehicle collisions. This…
