Impact of Facebook and Social Media on Personal Injury Claims
Facebook and social media are playing increasing roles in personal injury claims.
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.
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.
11/02/2014
The Future of Cycling Safety
Is the future of cycling safety upon us with the Hovding?
10/31/2014
David Eleff
Jarvis McGee Rice LLP is proud to announce the addition of David Eleff to the firm as our newest associate
09/29/2014
Our Future Home
JMR Law will be moving to a new office located on the 8th floor of 980 Howe Street in the summer of 2015
07/03/2014
Pebble Beach
In June of this year, Kevin Jarvis, Keith McGee, John Rice and Mike Elliott attended a team building trip to Pebble Beach golf club in northern California.
06/06/2014
Running to Recover – Fitness Doesn’t Exclude Fair Compensation from ICBC
This case shows that exercising and enjoying life after an accident doesn’t mean that you have not been injured or are not suffering. In many cases, fitness can be a coping mechanism and form of treatment for chronic pain.