Following a car accident, it is likely that ICBC will quickly get in touch with you. In many cases, they will ask you to give a brief recorded statement about how what happened. Even though they might not tell you a statement is mandatory, it is often implied. Do you have to give a statement … Continue reading “Should I Give the ICBC A Recorded Statement?”
Knowing how to file a claim with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is important in claiming financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, homemaking services, and property loss. If the accident wasn’t your fault, you might be entitled to further compensation for medical and rehabilitative expenses from the other motorist’s third-party liability coverage. … Continue reading “How Do You File an ICBC Claim?”
Yes – It Is Always In Your Best Interest to Get a Lawyer for ICBC Claims While it is possible to obtain a fair settlement from ICBC, the first offer is not necessarily unbiased or as much as you deserve. It is in the best interest of the insurer and the taxpayer to pay you … Continue reading “Do You Need a Lawyer if the ICBC Offers You a Settlement?”
Vancouver, Victoria, North Vancouver and White Rock are rated the most “walkable” cities in British Columbia for good reason. But when drivers fail to yield or breeze through a crosswalk with careless inattention, it is pedestrians and cyclists who suffer the most. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) reports that some 50 pedestrians are … Continue reading “Do I Need a Lawyer if I Was Involved in a Pedestrian Accident?”
Crashing a car is one of life’s most stressful events. Sudden, unexpected injuries, transportation issues that limit your ability to get back to work, and the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle will compound the anxiety. If your vehicle was hit through little to no fault of your own, ICBC might provide money to … Continue reading “How Does the ICBC Determine if a Car is a Write-Off?”
There is no question that many car accidents result in extreme emotional distress and trauma. However, changes in ICBC regulations as of April 1, 2019, now consider any type of mental health issue due to a motor vehicle accident a “minor injury.” That means any claim of emotional distress or psychological problems stemming from an … Continue reading “Can I Claim Emotional Distress After a Car Accident?”
Pets are just as vulnerable to the effects of a serious accident as humans, and their injuries can run up large vet bills with a long recuperation. Whether your pet is covered by the ICBC depends on who is responsible for the accident that caused injury to you and/or your pet. In the case of … Continue reading “Are Pets Covered by the ICBC?”
A serious accident throws any victim’s life into upheaval and affects them financially. However, it can sometimes be even more of a burden for the self-employed. You can claim lost wages from the ICBC if injured in a motor vehicle accident, but the process is more complicated for those running their own business than for … Continue reading “Can I Claim Lost Wages From the ICBC If I’m Self-Employed?”
