ICBC Benefits Can ‘Revive’ After 104 Week Period
A recent ruling in British Columbia’s highest court has changed the law regarding the transition between short-term and long-term ICBC disability benefits.
SPEAKING OUR MIND
Our team is often at the forefront of provincial and national matters of interest. You can find some of our media interviews, as well as our thoughts about our cases and other legal issues, here.
06/01/2016
Irresponsible property owners and manager found liable in case of infant’s burns.
A 10-month old was severely injured with burns to her face, mouth, and throat because of a dangerous electrical cord. The offshore homeowners and their appointed property manager have been found liable because they neglected to take reasonable precautions to ensure the residence was safe. The child, now nine years old, spent time in a […]
05/20/2016
Woman with Fourteen Distracted Driving Tickets Still on the Road
In March 2016, a Lower-Mainland driver was issued her fourteenth ticket for distracted driving after she almost collided with an RCMP officer in Richmond. The driver has been driving on British Columbia roads for a significant period of time.
05/12/2016
Designated Driver Wins 10-year Long Court Battle
In 2006, Marnetta Felix and her boyfriend, Kevin Hearne, were involved in a serious car accident. The accident occurred because Hearne, who was intoxicated at the time, grabbed the wheel of Felix’s car while she was driving and drove them off of the road.
05/10/2016
ICBC Recently Found Guilty for Malicious Prosecution of a Refugee
A recent decision handed down by the British Columbia Supreme Court (Arsenovski v. Bodin, 2016 BCSC 359) has ordered ICBC to pay $350,000.00 in punitive damages for the malicious prosecution of a refugee.
05/06/2016
Distracted Driving the Second Leading Cause of Car Crash Fatalities
A recent study in British Columbia shows that distracted driving using technology (including calling, texting, reading, or using social media) is responsible for one in four deaths from motor vehicle accidents, making distracted driving the second leading cause of car crash fatalities in British Columbia.
01/08/2016
New Partner and New Associate Counsel for JMR
New for 2016, JMR is pleased to announce that Michael Elliott is now a Partner of the firm. Michael joined the firm in 2010 and has had much success at all levels of court in British Columbia. Michael continues the firm’s tradition of excellence in advocacy.
09/30/2015
John Rice Quoted in Recovery Personal Injury Magazine About Infant Litigants
The article by Christopher Guly, entitled Minor Considerations, Major Concerns addresses the many challenges of representing infant litigants. In addition to the child’s participation in the court proceedings, assessing damages is a particularly lengthy and complex process.
06/03/2015
JMR is Proud to Support the Odd Squad Productions Society
We recognize the important work that this organization is doing to educate at-risk youth in our community. The proceeds raised from this event will fund OSP’s operations and help to support and expand educational programs.
05/11/2015
A Reminder About Social Media and Personal Injury Claims
Sarah Tambosso’s Facebook posts showed her engaging in a variety of activities and social events while her evidence at trial presented a picture of a very different individual with a family, work and social life that was very limited. The court found Ms. Tambosso’s evidence unreliable and she was awarded a very modest amount.