Police watchdog called in
Mayor calls 'BS' on list
U.S. authorities find bodies
Premier stands by pick
Canada's most-wanted list
Sask. will still get rebates
Santos ends comeback bid
Douglas C-54 plane crashes
Trump's 'eyes and ears'
US TikTok ban sent to Biden
Phish fans enter the Sphere
CN Rail profits fall 
Iginla off to Europe
Rockets ink prospect
Leafs even series
Alleged Tupac killer in court
Lawsuit accuses Megan
Bam Margera’s tour axed
INJURYwise
Expert medical evidence
Travel for the injured is rarely a fun experience. Airports, planes, taxi cabs, and trains are not geared towards disability. So as I sit in the Vancouver...
Want to be a lawyer?
Unlike some of my colleagues, I had no specific childhood aspirations of becoming a lawyer. I did not daydream of winning arguments in court, or putting the...
ICBC anti-fraud campaign
ICBC recently launched its anti-fraud campaign, and needless to say, I am less than impressed. At first I thought it was just a simple news article, but then I...
Should I sue?
Where injury or death is caused by a wrongful act (i.e. car accident, fall, assault, defective consumer product, or negligent medical treatment or care...
Concussion
A concussion is a brain injury. Something misunderstood by many, but with the release of the new movie, Concussion, on December 25, 2015, starring Will Smith,...
Trial required?
“Do I have to go to trial?” It’s a good question, and having recently finished a nine day personal injury trial, it seems an appropriate...
The chronic pain effect
I observe her despair as she recounts all the changes that have occurred in her life since her accident. She is no longer the strong, independent, patient woman...
5 Claim misconceptions
If you have been hurt in an accident or as a result of medical negligence you will likely look to your friends and family for some advice on how to deal with...
Before you sign...
How many simple documents or forms do you sign each year without reading? When you sign, do you know what rights you are giving up? One of the most common myths...
Not the lawsuit type
If I asked you whether you were the lawsuit type, chances are that your answer would be a resounding “NO”. Most people cringe at the thought of...
Medical confidential?
If ICBC asks your doctor for your information you may wonder: Can ICBC ask my doctor for my medical information? Can ICBC request a medical report from my...
It's OK to say 'I'm sorry'
Stand-up comedians and sitcoms have been making fun of Canadians for being polite as long as I can remember. Being known for our niceness is certainly not a bad...
What do I pay ICBC for anyway?
If you have had ongoing dealings with ICBC as a result of a car accident than you have likely had the pleasure of dealing with at least two sides of ICBC....
Working under the table
They say there are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. Not exactly an uplifting thought, but true nonetheless. Some people try to avoid...
Is this a fair offer from ICBC?
“Is this a fair offer from ICBC?”…. “How much should I settle for?”… “What is my claim worth?” These are just...
Cost of an Injury Lawyer
Let’s face it; nobody wants to pay for legal services if they do not have to, but if you have been injured in an accident you may have thought about...
Why I practice Personal Injury Law
There is no shortage of news stories, novels, television series or movies portraying what the media believe lawyers (or “attorneys” if you want the...
Do I have an ICBC claim?
I will often get calls or emails from people wondering “do I have an ICBC claim?” In most cases, these people actually do have an ICBC claim. What...
Proving damages in an injury claim
This column is the last of three, for how to prove your personal injury claim. It is the piece de resistance of the trilogy, the Chuck Norris piece – the...
Proving causation in an injury claim
This column is the second of three, for how to prove your personal injury claim. I like to think of these columns as an epic PI trilogy – the likes of the...
