Understanding the RCMP Female Non-Policing Settlement
Klein Lawyers is proud of its class action lawsuits to hold the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) accountable for gender and sexual orientation discrimination. For decades, female employees have been subject to discrimination and sexual harassment. This includes female officers of the RCMP as well as administrative workers, volunteers, and others in non-policing roles. In […]
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How Much Does ICBC Pay for Injuries?
Any serious injury is accompanied by many different questions: What is my medical prognosis? How long will my recovery take? How long will I be out of work? What is my family going to do for money? What paperwork do I have to complete? According to the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, “transport-related” accidents […]
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When Should You Hire a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
If you are involved in a collision in Vancouver or anywhere in British Columbia, you will at some point be dealing with ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia). Coverage through ICBC is mandatory for drivers throughout the province, and you will need to file a claim with ICBC if you are injured in a car […]
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Top Class Action Cases in Canada
Class action lawsuits are very different from the kinds of legal cases you might hear about day to day. Instead of just one person suing, or a few people suing separately, for some kind of wrongdoing, class actions provide a way for an entire group of people who have suffered similar damages from the negligence […]
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Top 5 Most Dangerous Intersections in Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver is the third most populated city in Canada. While more than 2.5 million people call the city and surrounding metropolitan area home, Vancouver is also a major destination for national and international tourists. While it may be nice to be such a hub of activity, the presence of so many people inevitably leads to […]
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How Do Recent Changes to ICBC Auto Insurance Affect Me?
Major changes to Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) auto accident policies went into effect on April 1, 2019. These changes, for the most part, only apply to those who were injured in a crash on or after April 1, 2019. Those injured prior to that will not be adversely impacted. According to ICBC’s website, […]
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Troop 17 Scholarship Winners Announced
As a part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Harassment settlement, also known as the Merlo Davidson settlement, the RCMP has initiated a scholarship for students who have made significant contributions to the prevention of bullying and harassment in their schools and communities. The Troop 17 Scholarship recipients were recently announced. Klein Lawyers would like […]
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What Should I Do If My Car Is Deemed a Total Loss After a Car Accident?
Getting into a car accident that isn’t your fault is never fun. Finding out that your car is totaled because of the accident is even worse. A totaled car can leave you in a tough financial situation as you struggle to buy a new car. Often the amount you are offered by ICBC is much […]
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How to Respond to a Low Settlement Offer
If you have filed a claim against ICBC for injuries sustained in an accident, chances are that the first settlement offer you get will not be the amount that you expect or deserve. This is because ICBC is not looking out for you. Because you are making a claim against the liable motorist’s insurance policy, […]
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How Common is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from a Car Accident?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious disorder that can result from very stressful situations, including motor vehicle accidents. A crash is often a traumatic event that marks a major change in a victim’s life. In many cases, the change includes the development of PTSD. Researchers believe that up to 39 percent of victims injured […]
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Why You Need to Contact a Lawyer Before Contacting ICBC After a Car Accident
Filing a claim with the Insurance Corporation British Columbia (ICBC) can be challenging. If you contact ICBC, it will require reporting the auto accident in detail, making statements to a claim adjuster, filing any documentation regarding your accident within a certain time frame as well as the ICBC assessing a potential settlement. Car accident victims […]
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Woodlands’ survivors promised $10,000 compensation by B.C. government
The B.C. government will be compensating former residents and survivors of the Woodlands institution, following years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse reported by many who sought care there. Survivors who attended the institution in New Westminster before Aug. 1, 1974 will receive $10,000 ex-gratia, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced Saturday. That means that […]
Read ArticleWoodlands’ survivors finally to receive redress from provincial government
In a press release dated March 31, 2018, the Office of the Premier Ministry of Health announced that former residents of Woodlands who attended the school before Aug. 1, 1974, will finally receive compensation for systemic abuse suffered at the provincial institution. “When I began working on this case in 2006, with the now-Minister Adrian Dix, […]
Read ArticleB.C. announces new compensation for Woodlands survivors
British Columbia’s provincial government announced Saturday it is extending compensation to more survivors who endured systemic abuse at a provincial institution for those with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
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What Steps Are Involved in an Auto Accident Case in British Columbia?
According to statistics recently released by ICBC and reported on CBC News, the number of car crashes has increased dramatically over the past three years, jumping 23% to a total of 320,000 in 2016 alone. This means an average of 875 crashes happened each day in British Columbia. While safety awareness campaigns and other efforts […]
Read ArticleWoman says RCMP doctor ‘violated’ her during exam for potential recruits
As police in two provinces investigate a growing number of sexual misconduct allegations against RCMP doctors, a high-ranking member of the federal government says he’s keeping a close eye on the cases. Ross Lord reports. “Lawyer David Klein, whose firm is one of two representing female RCMP employees in a sexual harassment class action, said […]
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‘Multiples of Dozens’ allege sex assault by RCMP doctor
A doctor is being accused of sexually assaulting multiple female RCMP officers — and women applying to join the force. The Nova Scotia doctor was an RCMP employee may have assaulted dozens of women during medical exams. Ross Lord reports.
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What Are My Legal Rights After an Auto Accident?
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you are entitled to assistance at the scene of the accident, and you deserve the best legal representation as you recover from your injuries. Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of death from unintentional or negligent acts in British Columbia, and they […]
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Top Causes of Car Accidents in Canada
Cars crumpled or overturned on the road are unfortunately not an uncommon sight throughout Canada. Although crash numbers are down from where they stood decades ago, far too many people are still hurt or killed in car accidents each year. According to Transport Canada, in 2015, there were 1,669 fatal crashes nationwide, and 116,735 crashes […]
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Most Common Mistakes in an Auto Accident Case
Mistake #1 – Failure to get enough information at the accident scene. When you are in an accident, it is very important that you get the contact information of all other drivers involved and of any witnesses. Obviously, if you are incapacitated or you are on a stretcher you can’t do that, but if you […]
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