Lawyers and ICBC personal injury claims
 

Not really sure where to post this (so mods if you feel you know where it should go, please go ahead and move it), but VAC usually gets a decent amount of traffic, so I figured hey why not.

I haven't been in an accident since I was 10, well, until Thursday night that is. I'm well aware that ICBC doesn't like to pay personal injury claims, so I'm looking at getting a lawyer to ensure that both my brother and I aren't shafted. The only thing is, I don't know where to start. I did a quick search on google, but I'm sort of overwhelmed by how many "ICBC lawyers" there are. Has anyone used a firm that they would recommend? Or can tell me where I could find good information?

Also, I'm not entirely sure how injury claims work with ICBC (we were rear-ended at a red light... how he didn't see a bright white car with blinding tail lights, I don't know). Like I said before, I was 10 at the time and it was handled for me. I've been keeping track of the pain (getting steadily worse not better, yay), and I'll be going to see my doctor *hopefully* this week. Our appointment with the adjuster is on the 16th. Does anyone have any information on what I can expect as I was the passenger, not the driver?

Sorry for the long read, I'm just trying to prepare for this so we get a fair settlement. Any help would be appreciated.

go see a lawyer..then tell them the story....they will deal with all the work...just keep all receipts and records.

majority of good lawyers will take 30% of your cut...

JAY S. Soloman firm is a one of many...located on commercial drive...
He is one of a few lawyers i have. Pricey, but sometimes it is worth it.

Look up Earl Zimmer,he knows all the tricks and little games icbc likes to play,icbc will shit bricks when they hear his name,this man will run circles around icbc and get you the best settlement he can.

I have used him will great success,as well as many of the people who I recommended.

http://www.goldmanzimmer.com/zimmer/about_us.shtml

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sounds like a good one



ICBC is pretty gay, they love to play tricks or joo u out the first time with ridiculous amount of money

+1 for Earl Zimmer
lookup goldman zimmer bray
he only charges 25% plus taxes and small fees

Thanks guys, I'll take a look into him.

I used Earl and he was good. Able to get me 400% of what ICBC was offering me.

Mr.Zimmer is the man!

ICBC shits their pants whenever they hear the name Earl Zimmer.

I think I might take a look into how much Mr.Zimmer charges as the other lawyer is very hard to get a hold of.

Thanks so much guys, I really appreciate all the contacts I've been given; both here and in pm.

my friend works as a claims adjuster and he says he hates slater vecchio and recommended i go to him.

Slater Vecchio is considered the best Plaintiff personal injury firm in Vancouver. Though don't expect to get any of the partners as a lawyer unless you have a traumatic brain injury.

Also Inaii you don't need to rush to get a lawyer, there's a two-year limitation period that you have to file a claim in court.

For right now we're looking to get information on how to deal with ICBC, since neither of us has had to deal with an injury claim before. And I know ICBC will see two young kids and try to pay as little as possible because they think they can get away with it.

I know about the two year period, I've been in a previous accident and was informed about it, though they told me I had until I was 21 (I was 10 at the time). But either way, right now it's just information we need.

my case isn't closed and neither is it near the two year limit.
I've received one offer from icbc but i've turned it down and they haven't contacted me back yet (just a matter of the waiting game), but at this point is it too late to contact a lawyer even though it was a " 50/50 " situation?

If so, any with free legal advice first?

I went with simpson and thomas. u can try them.

Has anyone dealt with Chris Temple before?

my mom and dad delt with mccomb witten http://www.injuredbc.com/

my case is weak and he took it on the grounds that my friend from icbc told to use him.

Here's what you need to consider when accepting an offer from ICBC.

1) Your pain & suffering - how serious are your injuries and how long will they last for? The more serious they are the more you should be compensated ... the longer they are going to last the more you should be compensated as well.

2) Past wage loss - anytime from the time of the accident until the time you settle... this can be calculated easily.

3) Future wage loss - how much time will you miss in the future, or how much has your earning capacity been diminished. A lawyer would either get an economist to do a report, or will use a ball park figure (ie. if you have chronic whiplash injuries and are able to work full time but have to take breaks for your pain etc... the Courts have generally awarded 1 years annual salary in the past... see Brown v. Golaiy)

4) Future costs of care - how much will you need to continue to rehabilitate after you settle. IE. Physio costs, Massage costs, gym pass or swim therapy, future medication etc.

5) Special damages - any out of pocket expenses you've incurred to date (ie. medication cost, physio so far)

It's never too late as long as the two year period has not passed, and even after that if you'v filed a Writ & Statement of Claim you can still get a lawyer at anytime.

My dad has been fighting with ICBC for 7 years over a no fault accident that mamed his left arm. I forget who his lawyer is..

The kicker... he works for ICBC! lol...

When i was rear ended last canada day, i used David M Maglio

he use to be a ICBC lawyer, he knows his in's and out's.

http://www.hammerco.net/partners_and...es/dmaglio.php

he got me a nice settlement while avoiding court.

give him a call, hes down near the airport at airport square.

DO NOT make a statement until you get a Lawyer.

- from experience, a rear end collision is very low on their "injury" scale... you will probably have to fight this one hard if you want to pursue it.

GL