Unprecedented award in Hit and Run Punitive Damages
On Jan. 20, 2014, Howell was crossing East 1st Avenue west of Commercial Drive when Leon Machi swerved his pickup truck around eastbound rush hour traffic by going into the clear westbound lane. Machi struck Howell and kept driving, leaving... Read More →
Distracted Driving – Not Worth It
According to ICBC Statistics,78 people die every year on average in crashes where distracted-driving is a contributing factor. Most rear- end crashes resulting in injuries are also caused by distracted driving.According to ICBC Statistics,78 people die every year on average... Read More →
Stricter Legislation Brewing in B.C. Government for Distracted Drivers
As collisions across the province continue to surge, B.C. government is looking at Ontario for inspirations to prevent distracted driving. New legislation proposed by Ontario government seeks penalties to reduce collisions — including aimed at distracted drivers who kill. Mike... Read More →
Decisions by ICBC not tolerated by Judges
In the recent case (Glover v. Leakey) the Defendant was involved in a car accident and injured two passengers. One sued and fault was admitted by the defendant and ultimately settlement was reached. The second sued but fault was denied.... Read More →