Category: Personal Injury Lawyer
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 […]
Following another vehicle too closely, or tailgating, is a dangerous driving practice that many motorists engage in. When a driver is in a rush, distracted, or simply doesn’t realize they are not leaving enough space to slow down or stop, severe and sometimes fatal car accidents can occur. We’re all taught in our driver’s education […]
Receiving a Long Term Disability denial letter can cause stress, anxiety and frustration. It is very confusing; you are in pain or suffering greatly from an illness and cannot believe the insurance company would deny you. After all you paid into this policy for many years. The financial assistance you expected to receive from the […]
A serious injury can impact every aspect of daily life. Not only does a serious injury effect the life of the injured victim, but also that of their loved ones. This is why it is essential that you consult a lawyer immediately after a serious car accident in British Columbia. Continued Care after Hospital Discharge […]
Listen to the interview above or read the full transcript below. Kash: Well, you’re probably wondering why your insurance rates are going up. We’ve heard various explanations due to some of the collision repair companies charging a lot more money or various things like that. We have heard that due to some fraud, but that’s […]
After an injury it can be difficult to find a legal team that has the experience necessary to make you feel that your personal injury claim will be properly prepared, quantified and presented to the insurance company or trial judge. At Warnett Hallen LLP, we understand the decision to hire a lawyer can be stressful. […]
Warnett Hallen LLP – New Location In July of 2016 Warnett Hallen LLP relocated to downtown Vancouver from the previous location in Kitsilano. The overwhelming success of a client first approach caused Warnett Hallen LLP to outgrow the small Kitsilano office in a few short years. The search was on for a bigger space which […]
Time to Change the Rules for ICBC Disability Benefits? Many of us rarely consider what personal-injury insurance benefits are available following a car accident in British Columbia. ICBC accident benefits are important to your well being after a car accident injury in Vancouver. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) offers total temporary-disability benefits, or […]