Motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents can cause significant physical, emotional, and financial hardship. Although British Columbia’s no-fault insurance model covers many aspects of injury claims, navigating the process and understanding entitlements can remain complex. Our Vancouver lawyers provide experienced guidance in all accident-related matters. We assist drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians in securing appropriate medical, rehabilitation, and income benefits, ensuring their rights are fully protected under the ICBC system.
The complexity and pace of modern life make roadways and intersections increasingly dangerous. Accidents result from distracted driving, excessive speed, driving while under the influence, visibility issues, or simply a momentary lapse of attention. We represent drivers, passengers, cyclists, pedestrians, and others injured on our public thoroughfares.
Note: as of May 2021, the NDP government has brought in mandatory and extremely broad no-fault insurance for all car-accident-related claims in B.C.. This means that in virtually every circumstance in which a motor vehicle is involved in an injury or death, no civil claims are possible. S. 116 of the Insurance (Vehicle) Act provides for some exceptions to this rule, including for claims against vehicle manufacturers, vehicle salespeople, vehicle part manufacturers, garage service operators, those who have licenses to sell liquor on their premises, and drivers who are convicted of certain criminal offences – but these exceptions are very rare and only allow for very narrow types of claims.
Please contact a lawyer at Rice Parsons Leoni & Elliott LLP to speak about any questions relating to these changes.
