David Simon Klein
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It seems intuitive that a permanent injury and disability would lead to a decently sized award for future wage losses. However, this is not always the case. A plaintiff also needs to prove that there is a "real and substantial possibility" that their disability will actually result in a loss. In a recent Supreme Court of British Columbia case, a plaintiff suffered permanent injuries, after two car accidents, that left them with an inability to perform heavy lifting. [ 176 more words ] https://icbcaccidentlawyer.wordpress.com//a-loss-of-worki/

Having a criminal record will not bar you from making a personal injury claim. However, a criminal record can affect your claim in multiple ways. Firstly, a judge must take into account the effect of your criminal record on your future job prospects when determining awards for future wage losses. A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia case involving a plaintiff with a long history of criminal activity, including drug and gun sales, dealt with exactly this issues. [ 664 more words ] https://icbcaccidentlawyer.wordpress.com//how-does-having/

Personal injury claims involving parking lots have a unique set of challenges. Most notably, liability is often disputed. Driver's often back up out of spots, which makes it difficult for them to see other vehicles. Other challenges, such as pedestrians, obstacles, reduced visability, and tight spaces, are present. The driver of one vehicle will often see the other vehicle and stop only to be struck by that second driver. [ 271 more words ] https://icbcaccidentlawyer.wordpress.com//whos-at-fault-f/

How do the courts deal with pre-existing psychological disorders? The goal of the court process is to provide financial compensation to injured parties to compensate them for actual losses. Thus, the courts must take into account a plaintiff's pre-existing psychological state. In this recent supreme court of British Columbia case, the courts were left with the difficult task of assessing an award for a plaintiff who had suffered from major depression after a car accident but who also had pre-existing psychological issues: [ 159 more words ] https://icbcaccidentlawyer.wordpress.com//personal-injury/

At one point, it was common for people to retire at the age of 65. As medical knowledge and financial obligations have increased, many people are working beyond this age, and retirement ages among individuals vary considerably. The courts are often left in a position where they have to estimate retirement ages for individuals, whose retirement has been accelerated due to injuries sustained in a car accident. [ 177 more words ] https://icbcaccidentlawyer.wordpress.com//retirement-age-/