Independent Medical Exams in Personal Injury Claims: What BC Claimants Need to Know

What Is an Independent Medical Exam in a BC Personal Injury Claim?

An independent medical exam, usually called a defence medical exam, is an assessment arranged by the opposing side once your physical or mental condition becomes an issue in the lawsuit.  Under Rule 7-6 of the Supreme Court Civil … Continue reading

Fire, Flood, and Water Damage Injuries in BC: When Property Damage Becomes a Personal Injury Claim

A fire, flood, burst pipe, water leak, or other property damage event can turn someone’s life upside down almost immediately. In the first few days, most people are focused on practical issues such as where they will live, whether the building is safe, what repairs are needed, whether insurance will … Continue reading

What Qualifies as Negligence in a Personal Injury Case?

When you’re hurt because someone else wasn’t careful, the law of negligence is what lets you claim compensation. The negligence lawyers at Taylor & Blair LLP have over 30 years of experience in making sure individuals who are injured due to the negligence of others receive fair compensation. In British … Continue reading

Surveillance in Personal Injury Claims: How Insurers Use Social Media To Undermine Your Claim

If you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, always assume the insurance company is watching you, both in real life and online. Adjusters and defence counsel routinely review social media, websites, fitness apps, and any public mention of you to test credibility. That doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong; it means … Continue reading

Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Claims

When you’re injured because someone else was careless, the starting point in British Columbia is that the at-fault party must compensate you for your losses. But BC law also recognizes that more than one person can share responsibility for an accident, including the injured person. This concept is called contributory … Continue reading