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BC Wrongful Death Lawyer Article: Compensation for Wrongful Death Claims

Wrongful death claim lawyers serving Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Aldergrove and Maple Ridge. How do claims for damages work in the case of fatal accidents? In the most difficult cases, a person is killed by the negligence or reckless behaviour of another. A case can still be brought against them when this happens, but the claim for damages will be different to reflect the circumstances. This area of the law is set out in … [Read more...]

Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries: 3 Common Injuries from MVAs

I don't usually care to generalize much; however, when writing articles dealing with the law, it's important to generalize because the law deals with individual cases, each case unique. Any article setting out 5 common injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents is a general article. I want to be clear that most injured victims from motor vehicle accidents suffer a variety of injuries. However, having worked with hundreds of injured … [Read more...]

Past Wage Loss Calculation for BC Personal Injury Claims (Including ICBC Claims)

When a person is injured and someone else is responsible, the calculation of what is owed – the “damages” – can be very complicated. The overview article on the calculation of damages outlined the categories of damages that must be assessed by the court. This article gives more detail on the first step, past wage loss. What must be proved for recovering past wage loss from a BC personal injury claim? You must prove the following … [Read more...]

BC Head Injury Lawyer: Coup-Contrecoup Brain Injury

BC head injury lawyer team serving Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Aldergrove and Maple Ridge. Traumatic brain injury can vary in type, severity, duration, and cause. Making a head injury claim can be complex and requires a head injury lawyer with experience in the area. Our personal injury team has several experienced BC head injury lawyers who can help you. This article briefly outlines the coup-contrecoup head … [Read more...]

BC Brain Injury Attorney: Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury Lawyers

BC brain injury attorney legal team serving Langley, Abbotsford, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack, Aldergrove and all of BC. The human brain functions largely by sending electrical currents along billions of axons throughout the brain. Axons are like electrical wires throughout the brain, which by sending electrical impulses throughout the network, controls the entire human organism. When any of those electrical pathways (i.e. axons) are … [Read more...]

BC Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers: Talk to One Today

Schedule a free consultation with one of our traumatic brain injury lawyers today. We have offices in Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, and Aldergrove to serve you. About Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) is the type of injury that people don't always realize they have because the symptoms are nuanced, but often debilitating. When it comes to brain injuries, even slight brain injuries such as … [Read more...]

Calculating Special Damages for BC Personal Injury Claims

When a person is injured and someone else is responsible, the calculation of what is owed – the “damages” – can be very complicated. The overview article titled "ICBC Claim Lawyer: How Much is My ICBC Claim Worth" outlined the categories of damages that must be assessed by the court. This article gives more detail on the assessment of special damages. What are special damages? Special damages are the pre-trial expenses that the … [Read more...]

About Cost of Future Care Damages for BC Personal Injury Claims

When a person is injured and someone else is responsible, the calculation of what is owed – the “damages” – can be very complicated. The overview article on the calculation of damages titled ICBC Claim Lawyer: How Much is My ICBC Claim Worth? outlines the categories of damages that must be assessed by the court. The following article gives more detail on the assessment of the cost of future care. What does the “cost of future … [Read more...]

About Loss of Earning Capacity in BC Personal Injury Claims

When a person is injured and someone else is responsible, the calculation of what is owed – the “damages” – can be very complicated. The overview article on the calculation of damages titled ICBC Claim Lawyer: How Much is My ICBC Claim Worth? outlines the categories of damages that must be assessed by the court. This article gives more detail on the assessment of the loss of future earning capacity. How is loss of earning capacity … [Read more...]

Example BC Personal Injury Claim Damages Assessment

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that the following damages assessment is an example based on a past case to illustrate the damages assessment process in British Columbia. Each case is unique and damages are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Your injury claim may or may not include all the compensation categories in the following example. Moreover, the figures set out are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as averages … [Read more...]