Just because you’re in a car accident in BC and have an injury claim with ICBC in BC doesn’t mean you have to actually go to ICBC and talk to their adjusters and/or personnel. The fact is you can get a lawyer to act for you before getting ICBC involved in your file. Of course the choice is yours.
ICBC’s only requirement – and we can do it for you
The only requirement when making an ICBC claim in BC is signing a statement. However, this statement doesn’t have to the statement prepared by ICBC. You can prepare it on your own, or better yet, have an ICBC lawyer at our firm discuss your case with you and then prepare a statement on your behalf.
If you’re keen on going to ICBC, that’s understandable because you want to hear what they have to say. If you opt to attend your scheduled ICBC meeting, consider not signing anything to do with your personal injury claim while at the ICBC claim centre. Instead, ask to take all forms and/or statements you’re asked to sign home with you. This way you can review the materials slowly and carefully rather than in the presence of someone waiting for you to sign.
Another advantage when you take the forms with you is you can have one of our personal injury lawyers review the documents. Just call us for a consultation. It costs you nothing and there is no obligation. One of our personal injury lawyers will sit down and go through the ICBC paperwork with you and tell you what we think and how you could proceed with your claim.
Each ICBC claim in BC is unique
Not all ICBC claims are the same, and so the best way for you to go forward is not necessarily the same as someone else. We like to sit down with prospective clients and find out the details about your car wreck and about you. Then we can tell you how the ICBC claim process works in BC and your options.
Another tip to know: there really isn’t a big rush for you to talk to ICBC at all. Yes, it’s good to get your car repaired. However, there is plenty of time to deal wisely with your claim, so take the time to get some information and advice before signing anything.
Just because the paperwork ICBC gives you says “THIS IS NOT A RELEASE” doesn’t mean it’s a good idea for your to sign and give to ICBC.
Contact us about your ICBC claim in BC
If you have an appointment with ICBC in BC, give us a call and come talk to us first. Our toll free telephone number is 1-855-283-0003. If you’ve already gone to ICBC in BC and you have some documents, come show us the paperwork and we can talk about it.