How Do Contingency Fee Agreements Work?
A lawyer performs a service for his or her client. The lawyer hopes to get paid for that service. Lawyers that handle personal injury actions use the contingency fee as the basis for a payment....
Can Added Loss And Damages Be Compensated In British Columbia
In British Columbia, the legal system includes a channel by which an injured victim can seek compensation from some person or business that has injured the individual that has chosen to file a personal injury claim. Such a law is meant to provide the injured person with a way to…...
Pros And Cons To Appealing A Long-Term Disability Denial Letter
Due to the absence of any obvious obstacle on the path taken to appeal a denial of long-term benefits, the logical response seems to be that of appealing the decision. Yet a policy holder that has received a denial letter ought to remain alert to the possible ruts in what…...
If ICBC Is Handling My Personal Injury Claim Will It Take Long To Settle?
ICBC has made an effort to hasten the rate at which the claimed losses for an automobile accident get addressed. It has guaranteed reimbursement for injuries, regardless of who might be blamed for the injury-causing collision. Still, there are times when it takes an added amount of time to reach…...
How To Respond To ICBC’s First Offer?
The victims of a car accident in British Columbia often feel tempted to accept ICBC’s first offer. Admittedly, such an action ensures the victim of quick access to some useful cash. Still, that single benefit does not come close to outweighing the significance of a few key drawbacks....
Actions To Take If Your Bicycle Crashes Into Another Vehicle
If you crash into a car while on a bicycle, you might think that the driver of the larger vehicle would automatically get held responsible for such an accident. In actuality, the motorist might feel that he or she has the right to sue for any property damage....
How To Assess And Handle A Traumatic Brain Injury
Although it develops following a sudden and impactful event, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to the appearance of some extremely subtle symptoms. For that reason, anyone that needs to watch for the appearance of such symptoms should understand the measures used to assess a TBI....