Personal Injury News for August 2017, from Spraggs Law
Each month Spraggs Law publishes Personal Injury News, a curated selection of articles about personal injury and other issues related to motor vehicle collisions. Motor…
What Are Soft Tissue Injuries? And Why Are They So Important With Neck Injury Claims
If you drive there is no small chance you will experience a motor vehicle collision at some point—there are 55,000 car crashes that result in…
What’s Involved in an ICBC Investigation and How Do Prepare
Insurance Corporation British Columbia (ICBC) is the public auto insurance corporation in BC under the Insurance (Vehicle) Act. They must scrutinize each claim and will…
How a Lawyer Can Help if ICBC Begins to Investigate Your Claim
While you may believe that you are entitled to monetary compensation from ICBC after an accident, there is a possibility that a legitimate claim could…
One Accident, Two Claims: When to Speak to an Injury Lawyer in BC
Getting into a car accident in British Columbia can be extremely stressful, especially when serious injuries have occurred. You will understandably be focused on getting…
When a Government Entity or Employee is Liable for a Car Accident
Mistakes and negligence on highways and roads can lead to unsafe driving conditions for motorists in British Columbia. Sometimes it is a government, municipality or…
Moore-Bertuzzi lawsuit highlights access to justice challenges
Earlier this week there was reports that one of the most widely-publicized, sports-related lawsuits in Canada had reached a settlement. According to reports, the Steve…
Should you sue your spouse or close friend?
On August 8, 2014, the BC Supreme Court awarded $3.2 million damages to a woman who was seriously injured in a car accident when her…
Beware ICBC’s Multidisciplinary Triage Assessment
Focus first on your recovery When you or someone close to you is injured in an accident it is vital that you focus first on…
How Do Courts Decide Who Is at Fault in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
There’s a unique role for ICBC to play in determining fault, but ultimately it’s not up to ICBC. The real question is: How would the…
Finding fault in motor vehicle accidents
If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a motor vehicle accident, and it is reported to ICBC, you will be assigned an adjuster….
Your first priority after an accident
Motor vehicle collisions can be a traumatic experience. We have assisted thousands of people who have had accidents in British Columbia with their motor vehicle…
