Surrey Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
All motor vehicle operators in the province of British Columbia are legally required to fulfill a duty of care to all other road-users. That means, in accordance with the BC Motor Vehicle Act, the operators of passenger vehicles must safely share the road and take the safety of the following community members into account while driving:
- Other motorists
- Their passengers
- Cyclists
- Pedestrians
- Motorcycle riders
- And others
Unlike the operators of commercial or passenger vehicles that are equipped with built-in safety features, vulnerable road-users like motorcyclists are completely exposed to the dangers of the road. That means, in the event of a collision with a negligent driver, while the at-fault motorist may be able to survive without sustaining any injuries at all, the motorcycle accident victim could be killed. They could also sustain life-changing injuries with long-lasting, all-encompassing consequences.
The aftermath of an injury-causing motorcycle accident can be shocking, painful, psychologically taxing, expensive, and overwhelming. Injured survivors of motorcycle accidents need to complete and submit ICBC claims in order to recover financial compensation for the losses they have incurred. Unfortunately, this already complicated and bureaucratic process has become even more challenging in recent years.
On May 1, 2021, ICBC– the sole provider of basic auto insurance in the province of British Columbia– introduced a so-called “enhanced care” model of insurance coverage. Essentially, this new no-fault system provides ICBC accident benefits to people who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions, regardless of which party was responsible for causing the crash to occur. However, ICBC has also taken away injured accident victims’ rights to sue the at-fault driver whose negligence led to their injury-causing collision. That means, even if a negligent motorist was responsible for seriously injuring another community member, they will not necessarily be held accountable for their actions.
On top of that, the provincially-owned insurance company has placed additional barriers in the way of injured accident survivors whose claims were unfairly denied, or whose settlement awards do not sufficiently replace their total losses. To express your concerns about ICBC’s no-fault system, contact your MLA and ask them to repeal the “enhanced care” insurance model.
No one should be forced to navigate the confusing, complicated ICBC claims process on their own. If you were injured in a collision, contact our Surrey motorcycle accident lawyers to discuss options that might be available to you during a free initial consultation.
If your collision occurred before May 1, 2021, you might be entitled to pursue legal action against the negligent motorist whose wrongful actions behind the wheel led to your injury-causing motorcycle accident. To learn how our motorcycle accident lawyers serving Surrey may be able to help you recover the compensation you rightfully deserve, contact us online or call 1-800-JUSTICE to schedule your free initial consultation.
Speak to Our Surrey Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Today
By taking advantage of a free initial consultation with our motorcycle accident lawyers serving Surrey, you will have the opportunity to receive cost-free, personalized legal feedback about courses of action that might be open to you, and learn about the various ways in which we may be able to provide you with assistance.
To receive case-specific legal advice from our Surrey motorcycle accident lawyers today, call 1-800-JUSTICE.
