Why Are Truck Accident Claims Complicated?
If your vehicle is insured in British Columbia or you were the passenger in a B.C.-insured vehicle at the time of a crash, you are generally eligible for ICBC accident benefits. This is true of collisions involving semi trucks as well. However, you may find that ICBC accident benefits do not fully compensate you for […]
Four Tips on How to Deal With an ICBC Adjuster
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is a publicly-owned crown corporation that has provided universal car insurance to drivers in B.C. since 1973. By law, the owner of any vehicle that is parked or driven in B.C. must purchase the basic ‘autoplan’ coverage that provides protection against third-party claims, hit-and-run accidents, uninsured and underinsured […]
What to Do If Your Business Interruption Insurance Claim Is Denied
Although some parts of Canada are in the process of phased reopenings, many businesses are still struggling amid forced shutdowns and concerns about the transmission of COVID-19. Many business owners have filed business interruption insurance claims to help recover some of their losses. Unfortunately, many of these claims have been denied. You may be able […]
Understanding the RCMP Racism Class Action Lawsuit
Police forces throughout North America have come under intense scrutiny for their treatment of race and ethnicity. Communities as well as those who work in law enforcement in both policing and non-policing roles are speaking out as concerns about systemic racism continue to mount. On July 7, 2020, Klein Lawyers filed a class action lawsuit […]
How Does ICBC Decide How Much to Award an Injured Person?
For most drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists, the first step after being in a motor vehicle accident in British Columbia is to file an ICBC claim. It is important to know that you have several different options for filing a claim, which in turn can affect how much you may be awarded in benefits and […]
