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You must report the accident to an insurer. In BC, the basic insurer for drivers is the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC). If you’re a pedestrian, cyclist, or passenger, you must also contact ICBC. If you have disputes afterward The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) can make decisions on the following matters: Entitlement to accident benefits...

You’re convicted when you’re found guilty of committing a crime. You receive a sentence as punishment after being found guilty of or pleading guilty to committing a crime. Sentences may include fines, community supervision, or time in prison. You appeal a case when you ask a higher court to review the decision of a lower court because you believe...

This page directs you to helpful info on resolving traffic, ticket, and bylaw cases in BC Provincial Court. The Provincial Court of British Columbia deals with three types of tickets: Provincial Violation Tickets — for offences under BC laws, including traffic offences under the Motor Vehicle Act and regulations, and offences under the Liquor...

Small claims court and the Supreme Court of BC both handle general civil law matters. There are several differences between these two courts. Small claims court Small claims court is for most disputes about debts or damages from $5,001 to $35,000. The process is generally simpler and faster than the Supreme Court of BC, and is designed for people...

Indigenous people have unique tax considerations relating to property and income. According to the Indian Act, personal property on reserve is tax-free (exempt from taxation). (See section 87.) To check if your location applies, go to the web page “ Determine whether you live on Indigenous government lands.” If your mailing address or PO Box is not...

Anyone who wants psychiatric help can ask to be admitted to hospital for treatment. In some situations, the BC Mental Health Act also allows authorities (such as a doctor or the court) to send people to the hospital even if they don’t want to go (involuntarily). Helpful resources Hospitalizing a Mentally Ill Person (People’s Law School): This page...

If you’re unhappy about your share of your parent’s or spouse’s will, you can try challenging the will in court. You’d be applying to vary the will. If you think a will was created improperly or isn’t legal, anyone who receives notice of probate can also dispute it in court. Varying a parent’s or spouse’s will You don’t have much time to file a...

If your BC court order states the specific child support you must pay, you’ll need to apply to the court to get it changed. This is called varying the order. Court orders don’t automatically vary themselves. If your financial situation changes, you need to apply for a variation. The process will depend on two things: Are you applying in Provincial...

An executor is the person named in a will to carry out the instructions contained in the will. The executor is responsible for settling the person’s affairs after death. The person’s estate (everything they owned) passes temporarily to the executor. The executor gathers up the estate assets; pays the funeral costs, debts, and taxes; and distributes...

No. Even if your landlord hasn’t carried out repairs, you must still pay your rent, or you could get evicted. If the repair is not for damages done by you (or your guests or pets), the landlord is generally responsible for it. If you write to your landlord and they don’t make the necessary repairs, you have the right to take legal action through...