Zacher v. Prescesky: B.C. Judge Awards Injured Pedestrian $2.1 Million

September 15, 2019

Categories: Pedestrian Accident

Tagged with: pedestrian injury

For B.C. pedestrians, getting hit by a car or truck is a major, life-altering event. Even in non-fatal pedestrian accidents, the victim may sustain a traumatic brain injury that can permanently affect his or her ability to work and live a normal life. This makes it all the more imperative for pedestrian accident victims to … Continue reading Zacher v. Prescesky: B.C. Judge Awards Injured Pedestrian $2.1 Million →

Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury in a Pedestrian Accident Case

March 20, 2019

Categories: All Blogs, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury

There are over 2,000 pedestrian accidents in British Columbia each year. The pedestrian obviously feels the brunt of a collision, as he or she lacks any protection from the road or other elements. Even when the motor vehicle driver is clearly at fault for the accident, there may still be a dispute as to the … Continue reading Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury in a Pedestrian Accident Case →

When is a Highway Not a Highway?

March 18, 2019

Categories: All Blogs, Case Study, ICBC Claims, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury

A hit-and-run car accident poses unique legal challenges for the injured parties. After all, who do you sue if you never saw the driver who hit you? Fortunately, B.C. law provides an answer in most cases–namely, that ICBC is responsible for any hit-and-run arising from the “use or operation of a vehicle on a highway … Continue reading When is a Highway Not a Highway? →

Is the Motorist Always Responsible for Pedestrian Accidents in B.C.?

March 18, 2019

Categories: All Blogs, Case Study, Pedestrian Accident, Personal Injury

Although pedestrian accidents are by definition a mismatch–a 1,500-kilogram car versus a human being–that does not mean the motorist is automatically liable for any injuries sustained by the pedestrian. As with any personal injury claim, a court must consider the relative fault of all parties involved. A judge may, in fact, decide that the pedestrian … Continue reading Is the Motorist Always Responsible for Pedestrian Accidents in B.C.? →