Victims of car accidents in Alberta can see their lives upended in an instant. To add insult to potential injury, recent changes to British Columbian and Albertan insurance systems have made each more difficult to…
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Determining when to hire a personal injury lawyer is important in the aftermath of many different types of accidents. When injuries result from an accident, it is important to obtain appropriate information such as who…
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The Occupiers’ Liability Act (OLA) defines the rights and responsibilities of property owners, tenants, and managers in British Columbia. Under the OLA, the person or organization defined as the occupier has a duty to ensure…
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Car accidents can be stressful, especially if they occur when you’re travelling on vacation. Fortunately, British Columbians are protected under ICBC’s Basic Insurance and Enhanced Care for the majority of auto incidents and resulting healthcare…
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Unfortunately, car accidents can result in death–killing drivers or passengers immediately. In other circumstances, the person may succumb to their injuries in the days or weeks following an accident. Nothing can undo the grief of…
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At Stephens & Holman, we are committed to helping each of our clients obtain the best results possible. Attentive, thorough, and tenacious, our lawyers take time to understand how an injury has and will continue…
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There is no requirement to hire a lawyer for an ICBC claim. This is true even in cases that go to court. Of course, choosing to go it alone means just that. You will be required…
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The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) provides basic, public auto insurance and optional additional coverage to countless Canadian motorists. In the event of an accident, you can currently hire a lawyer to help you sue…
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British Columbia legislation passed a law in 2019 limiting the compensation for motor vehicle injuries that are deemed “minor.” This new category of “minor injuries” places a cap on the monetary amount available for ICBC…
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Last week on the Coquihalla Highway outside of Vancouver, a car accident with a deer caused a vehicle to crash down an embankment, killing two of the vehicle’s occupants and critically injuring one. The accident occurred just…
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