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.
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.
11/20/2014
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.
04/14/2014
Designated Driver Injured by Passenger Denied Compensation
In the recent decision of Felix v. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, 2014 BCSC 166, a designated driver who was injured when her inebriated passenger grabbed control of the steering wheel and caused a serious accident was denied third party liability coverage for her injuries suffered in the accident.
04/12/2014
Keith McGee Recognized for Work with Delta Hospital Foundation
Keith, a founding partner of Jarvis McGee Rice LLP and former Canadian Air Force pilot, joined the board of the Delta Hospital Foundation six years ago and has served as its chair for the past year.
02/17/2014
BC Court of Appeal Confirms Lifetime Yoga Treatment for Injured Working Mother
In a precedent setting ruling, the BC Court of Appeal unanimously upheld the award a trial judge gave to Gloria Clark for yoga treatment until her life expectancy in the amount of $28,252.38. ICBC has long resisted paying injured victims for yoga treatment for soft tissue injuries. The BC Court of Appeal explained the trial judge made no error of legal principle in finding on the medical evidence and the testimony of Ms. Clark that yoga assisted her in managing the chronic pain she suffered after a car crash.