What if I’m sent to a specialist?
If your family physician refers you to a medical specialist you should contact your personal injury lawyer immediately. There is always a chance that your family physician, unknowingly, will refer you to a specialist who works predominantly for insurance...
What if I’m injured and the accident is my fault?
You are entitled to “no fault” benefits, sometimes called “Part 7” benefits , as they are defined in Part 7 of ICBC’s regulations.No fault benefits pay you limited income replacement (3/4 of your normal weekly earnings up to a maximum of $300.00 a week) and rehabilitation costs such as physiotherapy and...
What investigations will ICBC or its personal injury lawyers conduct?
In some cases, but not all, ICBC uses hidden video surveillance or private investigators. The purpose of the video surveillance is to attempt to undermine your credibility. The goal is to catch you doing something which you already said you cannot do – i.e. in a statement to ICBC, in notes from your family...
What is my claim worth?
Each claim is different and depends upon the extent and nature of your injuries. It usually is not possible to give a dollar amount until all the information is properly reviewed and assessed, particularly your medical records.The law allows you to be compensated for your pain and suffering, loss of amenities...
Should I keep a pain diary?
Some personal injury lawyers advise their clients to keep a pain diary. At Hoogbruin & Company we disagree.We advise our clients that if prior to the car crash they were in the habit of keeping a diary or journal and they found some benefit in doing so then they should continue with that practice. If after...