Category Archives: Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation

Parker v. Lemmon

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Greg Phillips

Most of the cases we deal with settle. However there are occasionally cases where we cannot get ICBC to offer a settlement that we feel is fair for you, and in these situations we are prepared to go to trial … Continue reading →

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Facebook and Other Social Networking Websites and Your ICBC/Personal Injury Claim

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Marsha Bishop

If you have a personal injury claim you need to be aware that the information posted to your social networking website page may be used by the defendant and/or their insurer to limit your compensation. 3 False Assumptions Commonly Made … Continue reading →

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Were You Injured through the Fault of Another? Why You Should Talk to a Lawyer Before You Talk to an Insurance Company

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Marsha Bishop

One of the primary goals of insurance companies is to minimize costs, which means paying you as little as possible for your claim. It is very common for unrepresented claimants to lose sight of this fact. Lawyers often hear from … Continue reading →

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FAQ

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Blair Franklin

What is the legal age in BC? The age of majority is 19 in B.C. Do I really need a legal will and why? If you don’t have a will you estate will be divided by the Estate Administration Act. … Continue reading →

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Steps in a Lawsuit

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Greg Phillips

It is difficult to predict how long your case will take to complete. The timing depends on many things including actions the opposing party takes, Court schedules, and your particular circumstances. For example, the timing of a personal injury case … Continue reading →

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Small Claims

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Greg Phillips

Small Claims court has a jurisdiction of up to $25,000. This does not include court costs or interest. There is no recovery of legal fees in Small Claims court. You will likely recover your out of pocket expenses if you … Continue reading →

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