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Important Notice: Our firm can only assist with ICBC claims for accidents that occurred before May 1st, 2021. Unfortunately, we are unable to take on claims for accidents occurring on or after this date.
The Insurance Company of British Columbia (the “ICBC”) will likely be involved in resolving car accident insurance claims for almost every vehicle collision in British Columbia. Residents of Langley and its surrounding communities who suffer property losses and injuries in a car accident can find themselves fighting an ICBC bureaucracy that handles numerous accident claims every month.
Our ICBC law firm can help injured parties cut through that bureaucracy. Preszler Law established its offices in Abbotsford and Surrey to serve Langley Township’s residents in filing and negotiating claims with the ICBC. Our Langley ICBC lawyers can verify that your accident claims are filed promptly and with all of the information that is needed to justify a claim for the largest compensation award that may be available.
What Benefits Are Available Under An ICBC Claim?
If you have suffered injuries in a car accident, you may be eligible to receive compensation under ICBC “Part 7 Benefits”. Those benefits might include reimbursement for:
- Your past, present, and anticipated future medical costs relating to the treatment of injuries suffered in the accident;
- Expenses for rehabilitation and physical therapy;
- Recovery of a portion of the income you might have lost as a result of not being able to work while you recover from your injuries;
- In severe cases where an accident results in a party’s death, certain death benefits may be available for that party’s survivors.
These benefits are not automatic, nor is it likely that the ICBC will offer the full amount of these benefits as an initial response to an injured party’s claim. To qualify for benefits, you need to promptly notify the ICBC of your accident and you need to send the ICBC a written report about the accident and your injuries no later than 30 days after the accident happened. You also need to submit an ICBC proof of claims within 90 days. Finally, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit to support any claims that have not been resolved.
A Langley ICBC lawyer can help you to file your claim on time and to initiate a lawsuit before the deadline for filing expires.
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For more than 60 years, Preszler Injury Lawyers has been helping people across British Columbia pursue the compensation they deserve for their ICBC claims. As one of the country’s longest-standing personal injury law firms, our practice is devoted entirely to injury law and helping accident victims–it’s all we do.
Schedule a free consultation today to speak with our award-winning personal injury lawyers and find out if you have a case. Our legal team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call.
Why Should You Retain a Langley ICBC Lawyer?
You are not obligated to retain an ICBC lawyer, but doing so can ease the burden of filing your claim with the ICBC while providing assurances that you will not miss any important deadlines. Moreover, retaining a Langley ICBC lawyer from Preszler Law has additional advantages:
- Your initial consultation with one of our lawyers is complimentary;
- You will pay no direct fees or expenses for our firm’s services, and we will earn our fees from the damages award that we recover for you;
- You can speak with one of our lawyers when it is convenient for you, including evenings and weekends;
- We have lawyers and staff that speak multiple languages, and we can explain the ICBC claims process to you in a language that you understand.
What Else Do You Need To Know About Filing An ICBC Claim?
There are several things that are not always self-evident and that an ICBC representative may not tell you when you file an accident claim on your own:
- The ICBC can require you to submit to a medical examination by a physician that the ICBC selects. You are not obligated to answer all of that physician’s questions. A Langley ICBC lawyer can help you understand what you should and should not discuss with an ICBC-designated doctor.
- You can lose benefits if you do not pursue treatments that a doctor or therapist recommends. An ICBC lawyer can clarify the treatments that you need to follow to avoid losing those benefits.
- In some situations, you can pursue an ICBC claim even if your accident happened outside of British Columbia.
- The reimbursements you receive from the ICBC are “no fault” benefits, and you may be entitled to those benefits regardless of whether your fault contributed to the accident.
Contact the Langley ICBC lawyers at Preszler Law
The lawyers at our firm can provide additional information and answer any other questions that you might have about filing an ICBC claim after you have suffered property losses or injuries in a car accident in Langley or elsewhere in British Columbia.
Please call us for a complimentary consultation with a Langley ICBC lawyer.
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ICBC FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions for ICBC claims
Will hiring an injury lawyer impact my ICBC claim negatively?
No, personal injury lawyers teach you about your rights, advise you how much money your claim is worth, and, work to ensure that you are legally protected.
Preszler Law BC’s lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means that we take on the costs of your lawsuit for you until the settlement or judgment; we do not ask for any money up front; and, there is no fee unless we recover money for you.
Personal injury lawyers are nearly always able to increase the amount of money you receive for your settlement, even after the fees are deducted.
How can an accident lawyer help me with ICBC?
Our accident lawyers know the law. They will teach you about your rights and advise you how much your claim is worth. We handle all aspects of the lawsuit for you so that you can focus on your recovery.
If you do not know your rights or what your claim is worth, then you may settle for a low or unfair amount. ICBC wants to lower your settlement as much as possible. ICBC is a business seeking to maximize its profits.
ICBC will hire a lawyer to defend its interests. This lawyer does not represent you and will actively seek to harm your case. A personal injury lawyer works to even the power balance between you and ICBC.
ICBC or ICBC’s lawyer will take notes of everything you say. It is important to know your rights so that you do not say or do something that will hurt your case. Once retained, Preszler Law BC will deal with ICBC and their lawyer for you.
Personal injury lawyers will help coordinate your treatment and rehabilitation. We know the best doctors, physiotherapists and health professionals. Getting the best treatment increases the chances of getting back to work and your regular life.
ICBC should pay for all or most of your treatment and up to $300 each week in income replacement if you are not able to return to work. Preszler Law BC works to ensure that ICBC pays for your treatment expenses (physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) and pays your weekly income replacement benefit.
If an ICBC adjuster offers a settlement, what should I do?
ICBC may try to offer you a low settlement before you have retained a lawyer and know your rights. Before accepting any settlement, it is important to speak with a personal injury lawyer. Even if you do not retain a lawyer, an initial free consultation can provide you with important legal information to help you make informed decisions about your settlement.
You should consider retaining a personal injury lawyer before settling your claim. In nearly all cases, personal injury lawyers are able to recover more money than you can on your own, even after the fees are deducted.
What kind of treatment does ICBC pay for?
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, then ICBC should be paying for the treatment you reasonably need to recover from your injuries.
ICBC commonly pays for physiotherapy, massage therapy and chiropractic care to help treat your pain. If you need to attend the gym, then ICBC should pay for your gym pass. If you have driving anxiety, depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, then ICBC should pay for your counseling. Talk to a Preszler Law BC lawyer to find out if ICBC should be paying for your treatment.
How do I know if ICBC is offering a fair settlement?
In order to know if you have been offered a fair settlement, you need to know:
- who caused your accident, legally speaking;
- what your injuries are;
- how long your injuries will last and how they will affect you long-term;
- how much your injuries will affect your work and personal life;
- how much income you will lose over your lifetime due to your injuries;
- what treatment you need now and in the future; and,
- how the law values your injuries.
If you cannot confidently answer each of the above questions, then you may be settling your claim for an unfairly low amount.
Determining the value of your case can be complicated, requiring a careful analysis of your medical records, employment records, the circumstances of your accident, and the law. In many cases, you may need multiple expert opinions from doctors and other professionals to know the full extent of your injuries and losses.
The best way to know if ICBC has offered you a fair settlement is to contact a personal injury lawyer. Preszler Law BC offers free case evaluations by telephone, online or in person.
Can I take ICBC to court?
Yes, if ICBC does not pay for your treatment, your income loss, or other benefits, then you can start a lawsuit asking for fair treatment under the law.
If ICBC has treated you unfairly, then you may also be able to sue them for “bad faith” or punitive damages.
It is best to consult a lawyer before starting a lawsuit against ICBC. The lawyer can explain your rights and may be able to settle your dispute out of court.
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