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Communication is Key: Why Strong Advocacy Skills Matter in Your Case

In the intricate world of legal proceedings, effective communication stands as the cornerstone of success. Whether you’re grappling with a complex medical malpractice case or pursuing a claim for personal injury, your choice of a lawyer with strong advocacy skills can significantly impact the outcome. In this article, we’ll delve into the pivotal role of …

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Seeking Justice: Finding a Lawyer Who Believes in Your Medical Malpractice Claims

Blog / By BisLaw

Medical malpractice can be a devastating experience for patients and their families. When medical professionals fail to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm or injury, it’s essential to seek justice through legal means. In this blog post, we’ll explore the critical steps in finding a reliable medical malpractice lawyer who truly believes in …

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Navigating Your Medical Malpractice Claim: What to Look for in Legal Representation

Blog / By robert

In the challenging terrain of medical malpractice claims, finding the right legal representation is paramount to securing justice. A seasoned medical practice lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Let’s delve into the key considerations when seeking legal support for your medical malpractice claim in Vancouver. Specialization in Medical Malpractice …

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Part 7 Benefits

Blog / By pletourneau

Benefits provided under Part 7 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Regulation, often referred to as “Part 7” or “no fault” benefits, are available to any insured persons injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident, as well as, in some circumstances their families. These benefits are available regardless of whether the individual applying for them was …

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Deduction of Benefits

Blog / By pletourneau

Section 83 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act is an important but often overlooked portion of B.C.’s motor vehicle insurance legislative scheme that has the potential to cause significant problems for injured persons who are not aware of its existence. The section holds that a person who is entitled to receive medical benefits under a motor …

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Choosing the Appropriate Forum for Your Claim

Blog / By pletourneau

There are two levels of court in which individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents may pursue their claims in British Columbia: The Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Provincial Court of British Columbia. Choosing the appropriate forum to proceed in is an important decision in pursuing a case. Below are a few key features …

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Hit and Run Accidents

Blog / By pletourneau

Hit and run accidents are regrettably common in British Columbia and the identity of the other driver in a motor vehicle accident may not always be ascertainable. Since a person injured in a motor vehicle accident generally obtains compensation for their injuries by filing a lawsuit against the driver at fault, individuals injured in hit …

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Quantifying Your Claim

Blog / By pletourneau

One of the questions most people injured in a motor vehicle collision ask is “what is the compensation that I am entitled to?” The main purpose of a damage award from the courts in such claims is to put an injured person in the same position they would have been in, had the injury not …

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Your first meeting with an ICBC adjuster

Blog / By pletourneau

What is necessary in order to be prepared for the meeting? You need to understand the kinds of questions that an ICBC adjuster investigating a personal injury claim will be asking you. These will generally include: Did you see the other vehicle braking? How much time did you have to break? How far away from …

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Your doctor is important in the process

Blog / By pletourneau

Why should the same doctor examine me repeatedly? As someone involved in an accident and with an ICBC claim, it is important that you have regular examinations by your family doctor. The reason for this is that your doctor will record what you report over time. This is more powerful evidence than a single visit. …

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