
When filing for long-term disability (LTD) benefits in British Columbia, a doctor’s assessment of your condition is required to determine how an injury or illness impacts your ability to work. This medical assessment, along with…
When filing for long-term disability (LTD) benefits in British Columbia, a doctor’s assessment of your condition is required to determine how an injury or illness impacts your ability to work. This medical assessment, along with…
British Columbian laws establish legal rights for employees who are dismissed from their job. Those rights include receiving sufficient legal notice of dismissal instead of monetary compensation. BC’s Employment Standards Act (ESA), common law, and…
Medical malpractice involves the failure of a health provider to deliver an appropriate standard of care, resulting in patient injury or death. Wrongful death occurs when a person’s neglect or unlawful acts cause another’s death….
When a person is involved in an accident that results in a personal injury, they may suffer physically, financially, and emotionally. Life may be different after an accident, with lasting effects on your work, social,…
Premise liability elements refer to the rules governing property owner responsibilities for informing others of and protecting them from the dangers of entering a property. Canadian provinces, including British Columbia, have laws dictating the liability…
The importance of quality dental care to health and well-being is well known and essential for people of all ages. Thankfully, most dentists are committed to delivering a high standard of care. But they can…
Wrongful dismissal in British Columbia is a commonly misunderstood term that describes an employer terminating an employee without following the requirements of BC’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) or, in many instances, common law standards. Wrongful…
Each day, people across the world make trillions of purchases. With the help of strong laws and diligent consumers, the vast majority of those purchases do not lead to harm to buyers or their families….
Car accidents can be stressful, especially if they occur when you’re travelling on vacation. Fortunately, British Columbians are protected under ICBC’s Basic Insurance and Enhanced Care for the majority of auto incidents and resulting healthcare…
Have you recently been fired from your job without cause? Unfortunately, many hard-working Canadians are let go from their jobs through no fault of their own. Whether an employer must downsize due to financial hardship…