Delta Hospital Foundation Receives $2.5 Million Gift
The Delta Hospital Foundation has received a $2.5 million dollar gift from the Toigo family towards the expansion of diagnostic and imaging departments.
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.
01/28/2015
JMR wins ICBC claim for disabled mining engineer
The trial judge rejected the defense analysis, and awarded Mary over $750,000 in damages, including $125,000 for her pain and suffering, $500,000 for the lifetime impairment to her income earning capacity, and over $69,000 in compensation for treatment like physiotherapy, counselling, and heavy duty home support. This is a new high-water award in British Columbia case law for a young person with partial, permanent disability.
01/07/2015
Damages Upheld by BC Court of Appeal
In December of 2013, Mike Elliott and Cody Wagner acted for Lisa Johal, a 30 year old hotel front office manager. Ms. Johal was injured when her car was rear ended by the defendant. Prior to the accident, Ms. Johal had experienced minor pain, numbness, and tingling in her right arm.
12/19/2014
Congratulations Manj Kaila, Port Moody Police Department
Jarvis McGee Rice is proud to let everyone know that Manj Kaila has been promoted to the rank of Inspector with the Port Moody Police Department.
12/15/2014
Happy Holidays
The team at Jarvis McGee Rice LLP would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
12/08/2014
Impact of Facebook and Social Media on Personal Injury Claims
Facebook and social media are playing increasing roles in personal injury claims.
11/30/2014
Award for Injuries Caused by Out-of-Control Cyclist
In the case of Jang v. Ritchie, 2013 BCSC 2459, Mr. Jang, a 55-year-old (61 at trial) sushi chef of 25 years, was walking along a park trail when an out-of-control cyclist struck him from behind and resulted in Mr. Jang sustaining a left wrist fracture that required immediate surgery.
11/27/2014
Pedestrian in Crosswalk “there to be seen”
In the recent case of Suedat v. Kara, 2014 BCSC 1837, Mr. Justice Weatherill ruled that a defendant driver was 100% responsible for striking a plaintiff who was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.
11/26/2014
Plaintiff’s Damages Reduced for Failure to Mitigate
In the recent decision of Rasmussen v. Blower, 2014 BCSC 1697, a plaintiff’s damages were reduced by 20% for failure to mitigate his losses.
11/20/2014
Variety Children’s Charity Car Rally
Jarvis McGee Rice LLP was proud to be sponsors of the inaugural Variety Children’s Charity car rally which took place in Vancouver.