In a recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision, the courts confirmed that Child Care Costs could be claimed and are separate from claims for Loss of Housekeeping Capacity: http://www.courts.gov.bc.ca/jdb-txt/sc/16/02/2016BCSC0265.htm The plaintiff in this case was a young woman who shared childcare duties with her former partner. She was injured in two separate motor vehicle accidents. […]
Tag Archives: Lawyer
19
Feb
Feb
Vancouver City (the “City”) Councillor Geoff Meggs plans to table a council meeting motion this Tuesday to have the City investigate putting self-driving cars onto Vancouver roads: http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2016/02/18/speed-up-on-driverless-cars-meggs However, the Province of British Columbia (the “Province”) Transportation Minister Todd Stone has stated that the City does not have jurisdiction to create a pilot project to test self-driving cars: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/driverless-cars-bc-vancouver-1.3454762 In […]
General Legal Resources
The Transportation Minister of British Columbia refuses to change legislation to allow operation of Uber in Vancouver: states legislation already allows ride sharing services to operate?
12
Feb
Feb
In a strange turn of events, the Transportation Minister of British Columbia, Mr. Todd Stone, has stated that he will not be making any changes to the legislation concerning the potential licensing of ride sharing services, such as Uber. Mr. Stone has stated that, within a “matter of time”, he expects Uber to be […]
11
Feb
Feb
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 […]
09
Feb
Feb
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. […]
01
Feb
Feb
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 […]
08
Jan
Jan
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, […]
