Category Archives: Motorcyclists

Steps to Take After a Car Accident

Did you know that your odds of being in a car accident in the next year are one in 44? So be prepared and remember some basic points to keep in mind if you are in an accident. Steps to … Continue reading

Category: Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Motorists, Pedestrians

Don’t Count on ICBC for Legal Advice

In our June 6th post, we review the steps to take when suing ICBC as nominal defendant in a hit & run case. Recent BC Supreme Court case Morris v. Doe gives us an example of failing to follow these … Continue reading

Category: Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Motorists, Pedestrians

Vacation Photos Used in Court

We recently commented on the role that Facebook is playing in courts across Canada. More and more, parties involved in lawsuits are pulling content from Facebook to either prove or disprove a claim. This is occurring despite privacy rights and settings. … Continue reading

Category: Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Motorists, Pedestrians

Judges Turn to Facebook

Last week, we commented on the importance of managing your privacy settings on Social Media sites like Facebook. This week, I want to highlight the increasing role that Facebook is playing in Canadian courts. To get a better sense of the … Continue reading

Category: Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Motorists, Pedestrians, Slips & Falls

Part I: the Hit & Run and the Unidentified Driver

Can you make a claim to recover your losses when you don’t know who hit you? In BC, the Insurance (Vehicle) Act provides a “statutory remedy” for those who sustain injuries, death, or vehicle damage caused by an unidentified driver. … Continue reading

Category: Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Motorists, Pedestrians

‘Tis the Season for Motorcycle Safety

With Spring upon us, motorcycle enthusiasts are once again taking to the road to enjoy the season’s warmer temperatures and drier conditions. Yet, despite the surge of motorcyclists in our communities, driving habits of most road users on four-wheels remain … Continue reading

Category: Motorcyclists

Verbal Agreements with ICBC: When to Keep Your Mouth Shut!

A simple verbal agreement can stand for a lot more than one might think. In fact, an oral acceptance of a settlement – often made in haste and without full consideration of the facts – may be all that’s necessary … Continue reading

Category: Cyclists, Motorcyclists, Motorists, Pedestrians