You can be held liable for a cyclist’s injuries, even if you don’t actually hit them.

In British Columbia new designated bicycle lanes appear every day. These lanes are designed to provide bicyclist with an exclusive place on the road, free from motor vehicles. As these lanes are relatively new, injuries caused by motor vehicles entering bicycle lanes and colliding with bicycles are unfortunately relatively common. For example, this happens often […]

Why you need to seek treatment for your injuries in personal injury cases.

Seeking both proper and ongoing treatment for injuries in personal injury cases is extremely important for a multitude of reasons. Not only will proper treatment help you recover from your injuries, but it will significantly improve the strength of your case. In this recent Supreme Court of British Columbia case, the judge commented multiple times […]

How much can future cost of care awards involving concussions be worth?

http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/18/05/2018BCSC0531.htm The plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury (also referred to as a concussion in this case) after being injured in a motor vehicle collision with a bus. At issue was whether the plaintiff had suffered a loss of consciousness. There were conflicting statements in the clinical notes and other statements made by the plaintiff […]

Making Waves: How much are concussion cases involving entrepreneurs worth?

http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/18/02/2018BCSC0229cor1.htm In this recent Supreme Court of British Columbia case, a successful owner of a brand devoted to the production of surf boards and clothing was injured in a motor vehicle accident. The injured party was riding a motorcycle when they were struck by an oncoming car making a left turn. This was a significant […]

Who is at fault for a rear end collision?

Generally, the driver of the rear vehicle is at fault. Motorists have a duty to look ahead and keep a proper look out. Additionally, Section 162 of the Motor Vehicle Act has been interpreted to mean that drivers have a duty to leave significant space in front of them to allow them to stop safely […]

Whiplash leads to chronic pain and $400,000 award.

https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcsc/doc/2017/2017bcsc2068/2017bcsc2068.pdf The plaintiff in this case was 67 years old and worked as a care aid and masseuse. She was injured in a motor vehicle accident after an oncoming vehicle made a left turn in front of her at an intersection. She sustained multiple physical injuries – most notably a whiplash type injury. The plaintiff […]

Wage Loss Claims and Pre-Existing Injuries.

Wage loss claims that involve a plaintiff with pre-existing injuries are always complicated. It is the courts role to determine what losses are attributable to the new claim and what losses would have occurred in any event. http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/17/20/2017BCSC2098.htm In this recent Supreme Court of British Columbia case, the plaintiff was employed as a fisherman, with […]

Plaintiff given award for Early Retirement.

http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/17/19/2017BCSC1958.htm In a recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision, a plaintiff, who was a 53 year old aesthetics instructor, was given an award of $27,000 to compensate her for the possibility of early retirement. What’s interesting about this award is that the plaintiff, who was only 53 years old, did not plan to retire […]

Plaintiff awarded $100,000 in punitive damages following a hit and run accident.

http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/17/18/2017BCSC1806.htm The courts awarded a plaintiff $100,000 following a hit and run accident. Firstly, it should be noted that awards for punitive damages are relatively rare, and usually only occur in cases involving relatively extreme conduct. Generally, punitive damages awards are reserved for wrongful acts that are so “malicious and outrageous that they are deserving […]

When should you treat your injuries from a motor vehicle collision?

The simple answer is as soon as possible. If you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is very important to get your health care providers involved immediately. Health care providers – such as qualified doctors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists – can not only help you recover from your injuries faster, but may be vital […]