ICBC
Claims
It is understandable that most people who have been injured
in motor vehicle accidents are very upset and emotional soon
after the accident. Victims often find themselves confused
and overwhelmed by the circumstances and challenges in having
to deal with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
(ICBC). ICBC must be notified of every auto accident
injury in B.C. and those that happen outside B.C. if they involve
an ICBC insured vehicle or driver.
ICBC claims can quickly become
complex and technical. The
professional adjusters working for such a large insurance company
have a thorough understanding of these complexities while most
injured parties do not. Good legal counsel is critical
to leveling the playing field.
What You Should Do
Talk to a lawyer before you speak with
ICBC. It is particularly important to contact your
lawyer if injuries have been sustained that are chronic and/or
disabling, if there is a possibility of loss of future earning
capacity, or if the injury reduces your quality of life due
to pain or physical restriction.
Obtain the names and contact information of any witnesses,
and make observations and obtain photographs of the accident
site – either through us or your own means, as soon
as possible. If you are injured, you are entitled to
certain benefits, regardless of whether you were at fault
for the accident to any degree. These include various
medical and loss-of-wages benefits. Contact a lawyer
to ensure that your medical expenses and lost wages are being
properly reimbursed, and that you are receiving the treatment
and support you need.
As part of feeling anxious to put a bad experience behind
you, you may be tempted to settle your claim quite quickly
after the accident. However, the full impact
of soft tissue injuries and other injuries may not be apparent
until long after that settlement and there is normally
no way for this to be addressed if you settle too quickly. Therefore,
it is vital to not rush into anything with ICBC, and make
sure you have an in-depth discussion with a lawyer about
all the issues involved before you make any decisions. It
is important to make an informed, intelligent decision, and
you can only do that with appropriate legal advice early
in the process.
Why
Choose Double Diamond Law
 Experience – We have experience handling claims involving a wide variety
of injuries and, with a Masters in Biomechanics, Greg Diamond
has an in depth understanding of the physiology of injuries. If
you are injured in an accident, we will ensure that your rights
are protected and you receive all the benefits you deserve. Our
focus is on helping you recover from your injuries and be compensated
fully for pain and suffering, costs related to your car, medical
care, psychological suffering, lost income and other losses
and expenses.
Services
Tailored to You - We take the time to
understand all the details of your case and treat you with
utmost dignity, respect and empathy during the difficult time
after an accident. We welcome all of your questions. We
will give you valuable, tailored advice to help you preserve
evidence, obtain appropriate care, protect your rights and
facilitate your recovery.
Fees
Only If You Collect - We offer free initial
consultations on all personal injury claims. We also offer
contingency fee agreements for most cases so that no fee is
charged for our services until after your case is resolved
and only if you collect an award for damages and compensation.
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