A hit-and-run car accident poses unique legal challenges for the injured parties. After all, who do you sue if you never saw the driver who hit you? Fortunately, B.C. law provides an answer in most cases–namely, that ICBC is responsible for covering injuries from any hit-and-run arising from the “use or operation of a vehicle … Continue reading “When is a Highway Not a Highway?”
Not all multi-party car accidents involve two motor vehicles. In B.C., it is not uncommon for a car to hit a moose or another wild animal. In more populated urban areas, there are frequently collisions between cars and household pets such as dogs. If you are involved in a vehicle-animal collision, do not assume that … Continue reading “Who is Responsible When a B.C. Motorist Hits a Dog?”
When you are involved in a car accident, you know you need to file a claim with your insurance company, which for most B.C. residents is ICBC. If your vehicle was damaged in the accident due to another party’s negligence, an ICBC-approved repair centre will assess the cost of the repairs. By law, ICBC is … Continue reading “When is ICBC Liable for an Unsatisfactory Repair Job?”
This sounds like a plot from a television comedy series: A car accident victim sues the negligent driver for damages. The victim said he suffered terr
In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident in British Columbia, the individuals involved inevitably confront a series of questions: Was anyone injur
As we’ve discussed before, when you’re involved in a car accident in B.C., you may have as many as three distinct legal claims: a claim for Part 7
Motor vehicle accidents remain far too common in British Columbia. According to the most recent data published by the Insurance Corporation of British
Dealing with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is never as easy as you might hope. Although the crown corporation is supposed to pa
