One of the most common outcomes of an auto accident is chronic pain, particularly in the victim’s back. Indeed, such back pain may linger in a victim for years following an accident and affect his or her ability to work or carry out the basic activities of daily living. When the accident itself was the … Continue reading “Goldie v McLean: Pair of Auto Accidents Cause Kelowna Welder Chronic Back Pain”
There is a popular misconception–really, a dangerous urban myth–that motor vehicles always have the right of way over bicycles. Such thinking obviously stems from the fact that motorists vastly outnumber cyclists, even in bicycle-friendly places like Vancouver. Still, such thinking is wrong. B.C. law does not give drivers of cars and trucks special rights on … Continue reading “Behragam vs. Paviglianiti: Bicyclist Not at Fault for Vancouver Intersection Accident”
Sorting out legal responsibility for a car accident is significantly more complicated when there are more than two vehicles involved. Consider a chain-reaction accident that takes place between three cars, i.e., Car A hits Car B followed by Car B hitting Car C. Which of the three drivers, if any, is liable for damages sustained … Continue reading “Bay vs. Woollard: Plaintiff Found 75% Liable for Three-Car Accident Near Vancouver Airport”
Our lawyers Almira Esmail and Tyler Dennis recently received news of another victory in the recent judgment of Khademolhosseini v. Ji, 2019 BCSC 854. On December 23, 2014 Dr. Khademolhosseini was in a rear-end accident where there was minimal damage to his vehicle. The defence argued that there would be no loss to his future earnings because … Continue reading “Minimal Damage to Vehicle = Big Award!”
Trial Success: Our lawyers Nathaniel Hartney and Tyler Dennis recently gave reasons for judgment for Dale v. Vickers, 2019 BCSC 821 handed down by Madam Justice Margot Fleming. This was a complex case involving a young legal assistant who was injured in three separate motor vehicle accidents, the first occurring May 8, 2013. Prior to … Continue reading “Another Trial Success!”
Preszler Injury Lawyers Trial Lawyer Nathaniel J. Hartney recently won a difficult wrongful death jury trial against ICBC. Nathaniel represented the widow of a man who was killed while riding his motorcycle on the sea to sky highway after a logging truck overturned and spilled its load of logs into oncoming traffic, striking and killing … Continue reading “Preszler Injury Lawyers Wins Jury Trial against ICBC”
British Columbia Airplane Accident Lawyer A commercial and private airplane accident is often a life-changing event for victims and their family members, causing serious and debilitating injuries for some, and fatal wounds for others. All airplane accidents, however small or large, require thorough investigation by an experienced British Columbia airplane accident lawyer, even if you … Continue reading “The Basics of a Airplane Accident Personal Injury Claim”
Cars have been equipped with seatbelts for decades. The regulation of seatbelts and the impact that they have on both drivers and passengers in the unfortunate event of a motor vehicle crash have been the subject of much debate over the years. There are some schools of thought that would believe that seatbelts are not … Continue reading “British Columbia Seatbelt Laws: What you Need to Know”
