British Columbians seeking financial support while suffering from illness or injury may have a number of benefit options to choose from. Pursuing Employment Insurance (EI) or disability benefits can depend on a variety of factors,…
Each year, thousands of Canadians are injured due to accidents in and outside the home. The financial cost of these accidents totals billions of dollars. But an accident victim’s true hardship is difficult to calculate. …
Our team of medical mistake lawyers can help answer common frequently asked questions about negligence or malpractice you or a loved one may have experienced in the healthcare system. 1. What is Medical Malpractice? Medical…
As you probably already know, navigating the disability insurance system in British Columbia can be difficult and stressful. Having your long-term disability (LTD) claim denied can be devastating and leave you wondering where to turn…
When you’re injured and unable to work, obligations can pile up quickly. Fortunately, British Columbia has a strong system of employment disability insurance that supports claimants during periods of short- or long-term disability. But insurance…
The Occupiers’ Liability Act (OLA) defines the rights and responsibilities of property owners, tenants, and managers in British Columbia. Under the OLA, the person or organization defined as the occupier has a duty to ensure…
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…
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.…
Discussing the future can be exciting. However, when it comes to figuring out how to prepare your will and estate documents, that excitement may turn into stress. Discussing B.C. inheritance laws doesn’t need to be…