Category Archives: ICBC & Injury Claims

Courtney v. Hutchinson

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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What Sidney Crosby can teach us about concussions and soft tissue injuries

Soft tissue injuries are amongst the most common injuries in a motor vehicle collision. Concussions are not as frequently diagnosed but can occur in even relatively low velocity impacts. One of the questions we receive from some of our clients … Continue reading

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

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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No-fault Benefits

Regardless of whether you are at fault for an accident, if you are injured in an accident, you may be entitled to receive certain benefits from ICBC. These “no-fault” benefits may be available to people who are injured or die … Continue reading

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Low Velocity Impacts

If you were involved in a relatively minor car accident, ICBC may deny your claim for damages on the basis that it was a low velocity impact, or LVI. These types of collisions often occur at slower speeds and generally … Continue reading

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If You Were Injured By the Fault of Another, an ICBC Adjuster is not Acting in Your Best Interest

Many people injured in collisions are under the misconception that an ICBC adjuster is acting in their best interest, and that legal representation is not necessary. In reality, adjusters are operating under strict instructions and constraints, informed by the company’s … Continue reading

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Taunia S.

December 2009 Three years ago I was injured in a Motor Vehicle accident which left me with permanent back pain and headaches. I initially dealt with ICBC on my own thinking I could avoid paying legal fees but it soon … Continue reading

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Gil P.

When I seriously injured my shoulder in a motor vehicle accident a friend recommended Johnston Franklin to help me with my ICBC claim.  Rick was able to get ICBC to pay for my medical treatment and when they did not … Continue reading

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Brandi B.

Several years ago I was a passenger in a MVA. Following this accident I suffered from upper back and neck pain, which resulted in crippling migraines. Apart from my physical aliments I was also experiencing PTSD which resulted in fairly … 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

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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