Category: ICBC
Determining liability for any car accident can be challenging. But what happens when you lend your vehicle to someone who is later involved in an accident? Could you be liable for any injuries? If you learned that a friend or family member caused a car accident while borrowing your car, talk to the Vancouver personal […]
All You Need to Know About ICBC’s New No-Fault Insurance British Columbia recently overhauled its auto insurance system by implementing a new plan called Enhanced Care. The changes are supposed to reduce insurance rates by 20 percent, which averages out to $400 per driver annually. But there are many flaws in the Insurance Corporation of […]
When you are involved in a car accident in B.C., you are required to notify the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) of the incident within 24 hours of the crash. When speaking with an ICBC representative, you will be asked for a variety of information, such as your driver’s license number and the details […]
Warnett Hallen Creates Online Tool Explaining Latest ICBC Changes Warnett Hallen LLP, a personal injury law firm in Vancouver, B.C., has recently released a comprehensive guide and quiz regarding the most recent changes to ICBC insurance in the province. All motorists in B.C. are required to be insured under ICBC (the Insurance Corporation of British […]
Each year, serious injuries and even fatalities occur when pedestrians and motorists fail to understand right-of-way laws. As either a motorist or a pedestrian, it is your responsibility to be aware of and obey right-of-way laws, particularly as they relate to crosswalks. As a driver, having a better understanding of when pedestrians have the legal […]
If you or a loved one were recently involved in an auto accident in Vancouver, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you sustained. Finding a qualified personal injury lawyer should be your first course of action. It’s not uncommon for lawyers to claim they handle personal injury cases when in reality, their […]
Like many of you, we have been closely following this week’s news that ICBC wants to impose “injury caps” to reduce compensation for accident victims. There is one piece of good news: the proposed injury cap will not affect existing claims. It will only apply to claims for accidents that occur after April 1, 2019. […]
It’s no secret that ICBC claims can be complex. While they’re meant to assist you in the event of an accident, it’s also important to remember that they serve similar protections to the other party (or parties) involved in your accident. As a result, you should play it safe by assuming that the ICBC doesn’t […]
To say that a car accident can be an emotionally harrowing experience is something of an understatement. After the accident itself has occurred and you’ve made sure that everyone involved has received any necessary medical treatment, there are still a number of important steps that need to come next. When you’re overcome with emotions and […]
Car accidents are on the rise in British Columbia, much to the dismay of drivers everywhere. There were 260,000 car accidents in British Columbia in 2011, according to a study conducted by ICBC. By 2015, that number had increased to 300,000 – bringing the 5-year average up to a harrowing 270,000 incidents annually. One of […]