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BC Limitation Act Overhauled - Bill 34 Receives Royal Assent
May 16th, 2012

Bill 34 received Royal Assent this week.  This legislation replaces BC’s Limitation Act which governs the time periods within which lawsuits must be brought.  It is expected to come into force within the upcoming year. You can click here to read the Government’s press release relating... Read more »

Cyclist Assessed 30% Fault For Passing Slow Moving Vehicle on the Right
May 16th, 2012

Reasons for judgement were released last week by the BC Supreme Court, Victoria Registry, dealing with the issue of fault following a collision caused by an unidentified motorist. In last week’s case (Orminston v. ICBC) the Plaintiff was involved in a 2009 cycling collision. As he proceeded d... Read more »

Welcome Vancouver Sun Readers - More on Bills 44, 52 and BC’s Justice Reform Initiative
May 15th, 2012

For those of you visiting this site after reading Mr. Mulgrew’s article published in today’s Vancvouer Sun, welcome. If you are looking for more information on my comments on Bills 44, 52 and the BC Government’s Justice Reform Initiative you can find my previous articles here and h... Read more »

$75,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment For Labral Tear
May 15th, 2012

Reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, assessing damages for various soft tissue injuries and a labral tear caused by a motor vehicle collision. In this week’s case (Foster v. Kindlan and Pineau) the Plaintiff claimed damages from two motor v... Read more »

CPP Children’s Benefits Not Deductible From ICBC UMP Compensation
May 14th, 2012

While ICBC can deduct Canada Pension Plan disability benefits from an UMP Claim, can the same be done for additional “Children’s Benefits” paid by the CPP?   Arbitrator Yule addressed this question in an UMP Arbitration Decision that was recently provided to me.  In short Arbitra... Read more »

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