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Explains your legal rights and answers common questions if you’re hurt in a motor vehicle accident. It includes information about ICBC benefits, appealing if your claim for benefits was denied, and more.
Explains that insurance may cover the claim if your car is damaged in an accident, or if you damage someone else’s car. Find the answers to common questions relating to vehicle damage claims.
This tool asks you simple questions and gives you customized legal information and options based on your answers. Depending on the type of claim, there may be strict requirements or timelines set by law. It will classify your issue and give you the right online application form.
Explains that medical malpractice occurs if a health care provider gives substandard treatment that causes harm to a patient. It explains the legal duty to give proper medical care, and your rights. It also covers the time limits to start a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Explains your options if you don’t agree with ICBC’s decision to deny an accident benefit. You can talk to your ICBC support and recovery specialist, resolve your dispute with the Claims Decisions Review, file a dispute with the Civil Resolution Tribunal, or dispute your claim in court.
Explains your rights if you’re injured in a bike accident, how bike accidents are treated under the law, accident benefits you may be eligible for, the circumstances under which you may be able to claim damages, and more.
Explains the legal term “damages,” including what damages are for, and the different types of damages. Find out how you can figure out what your claim might be worth.
Explains the law if you’re injured after a slip and fall, including the occupier’s duty of care. It covers who is responsible for a slip and fall, and explains the time limit to bring a legal action relating to a slip and fall.
Explains your rights and the steps to take if you’ve been accused of defamation. It explains the defences to a defamation claim.
Explains the law of defamation, which protects your reputation from harm that is unjustified. It explains the differences between libel and slander, and what you must show to establish a claim for defamation.
