Tag Archives: ICBC

ICBC rate increases: the real culprit?

  The typical insurance model is to collect premiums from insurance payers (A.K.A. insurees) and then invest those premiums. The profits from those investments are largely what is used to pay out insurance claims. In most jurisdictions, the residents have a variety of insurance companies to choose from. Theoretically, a competitive market ensures that insurees […]

Part 7 benefits and pre-existing injuries.

  Part 7 benefits, also known as “No Fault” benefits, are benefits owed to parties injured in motor vehicle accidents in British Columbia. These benefits are payable regardless of who is at fault for a car accident, hence the moniker “No Fault” benefits. These benefits will cover a portion or all of various treatment expenses. […]

Future Costs of Care

  Care costs can be one of the biggest financial worries to an injured party. The cost of even simple treatments, such as physiotherapy and massage therapy, has increased dramatically. These costs can be especially burdensome to someone who is limited in their ability to earn income. For someone with a long-term or permanent injury these […]

Compensation in personal injury cases for loss of housekeeping capacity.

  Housekeeping and domestic work can be just as or more physically demanding than paid employment. Injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents can make this kind of work excruciating. Simple tasks, like scrubbing a bathtub or washing dishes, can become impossible if you’ve sustained even a moderate neck or back injury. This work, although entirely necessary, […]

Another snag for Uber in Vancouver: City council declines to allow ride sharing service in Vancouver.

  Last week, Vancouver’s city council voted not to allow Uber to operate in Vancouver. This, however, may not be the end of the story, as they also voted on a recommendation to urge the Ministry of Transportation to become more active in dealing with ride-sharing technology: http://www.theprovince.com/business/Vancouver+taxi+companies+beating+Uber/11490241/story.html Council unanimously voted for staff’s recommendation to urge […]