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Can I Make a Claim if my Car Accident Occurs Outside of BC?

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By: Christopher Morcom Have you been injured in a car accident outside of BC? If you are injured in a car accident while on vacation, you may still be entitled to compensation: If your car accident occurs outside of British Columbia ("out of province"), you can still be entitled to benefits from … [Read more...] about Can I Make a Claim if my Car Accident Occurs Outside of BC?

An Introduction to Defamation Law in British Columbia

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In an era where publications, reviews, and profiles for both individuals and businesses are increasingly found online, defamation law (often called “libel and slander law”) has become ever more relevant and important. This begs the question: What is defamation? In short, defamation is a … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Defamation Law in British Columbia

Accelerated Depreciation After a Car Accident

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What can you do when someone causes a car accident that reduces the value of your vehicle? In British Columbia, if your vehicle has been damaged and the repairs cost $2,000 or more, this must be declared to any potential purchaser. Significant damage and repairs often result in a vehicle being worth … [Read more...] about Accelerated Depreciation After a Car Accident

Do pedestrians have the right of way?

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By Kerry Grieve Are you wondering if pedestrians have the right of way? As with many questions of law, the answer to this question is a qualified “maybe”. Many pedestrians appear to think they have the right of way, simply because they are pedestrians. While technically it is true that pedestrians … [Read more...] about Do pedestrians have the right of way?

Dash cams – Should you get one?

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By Kenneth P. Serné Dash cams, once the territory of only tech-savvy motorists and Russians capturing meteors (yes!—Google it!), are now becoming mainstream. An excellent quality high definition dash cam can now be had for under $100 online. They are easy to install and have excellent … [Read more...] about Dash cams – Should you get one?

I’ve Been in a Motor Vehicle Accident While I Was Working – Do I Have a Claim?

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By: David Sinnott After being injured in a motor vehicle accident while working (as a driver/passenger, cyclist or pedestrian), you may be eligible to file two types of claims: a personal injury lawsuit through ICBC or a worker’s compensation claim. The difficult aspect is often determining which … [Read more...] about I’ve Been in a Motor Vehicle Accident While I Was Working – Do I Have a Claim?