Generally, winter tires are not mandatory in this Province, but that does not mean that they should be viewed by drivers as optional. It is easy to understand one’s reluctance to buy a second set of tires given their price, and one can think of many reasons to justify such a decision. However, the decision…
I ran a case this fall where I was representing the defendant in a motor vehicle accident. In that case (Engqvist v. Doyle et al), Justice Rogers addressed whether future care damages could be awarded for health care items that are publicly available but which are more swiftly available through private options. Ultimately, Mr. Justice […]
Remember all those cars torched and overturned in the Vancouver riots this past summer? Only those owners with the right optional coverage could make a claim to an insurance company for the damage to their vehicles. Basic coverage by ICBC would not be enough. Without the optional coverage, an owner would have to identify the […]
“I’m sorry I hurt your stupid feelings!” This is not an apology. Neither is “I’m sorry if anyone was offended by my remarks.” It implies no regret for the act; only the reaction to it. Any version of “I’m sorry but…” is not much of an apology. The “but” erases whatever came before it. “I’m sorry […]
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas? Well, not always – and a Kelowna-area woman found that out the hard way. What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas? While vacationing with her family in Las Vegas, Palm Springs and the Caribbean, a number of photos were taken of the young lady engaging in the type […]
Every year in B.C. approximately 45,000 people make a claim with I.C.B.C. for loss or injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, many people who visit an I.C.B.C. claims centre to seek injury compensation for their loss do not fully understand the law. They find the claims process a source of both confusion and…
Tragically, every summer in the Okanagan, there are countless accidents involving motorcyclists and drivers. In these types of accidents, will the law penalize you for riding a motorcycle? Often these accidents are completely avoidable if drivers and motorcyclists understand their basic responsibilities when it comes to sharing the road. Here’s what you need to know.…
