Ian Mulgrew's February 5, 2010 column brings to light a very interesting trend.
ICBC is spending upwards of $100 million per annum on its lawyers. This figure represents a 20% increase over what it spent on lawyers three years prior.
So what ? you might ask.
Well, those of us in the legal trade know full well that ICBC scrutinizes its legal bills quite closely.
So, what this trend clearly indicates is that ICBC is becoming increasingly litigious. These numbers back up what many lawyers who represent injured motorists have been saying in the recent past.
That ICBC is working very hard to ,"put their clients through the hoops".
The real question, though, is simple. What is ICBC's master plan concerning their ever increasing legal expenditures ? Or, more to the point, do they have one.
Is ICBC trying to scare injured people away from pursuing legitimate injury claims ?
Is ICBC trying to make it increasingly difficult for lawyers who represent injured individuals to make a living ?
Is ICBC trying to push BC's legal system to the limit by litigating every case to the limit ?
These questions are all worth considering.
What do you thing ?
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Province February 5, 2010 Cover Story
The cover of the February 5, 2010 Province newspaper features Miss Kiya Posthuma.
On January 25, 2010, Kiya was struck by a car in Abbotsford while going for her morning jog.
As a result of her car accident Kiya broke both sides of her pelvis and suffered a brain injury.
Despite suffering these significant injuries Kiya will be carrying the Olympic torch this coming Monday in Abbotsford.
In order to do so Kiya will require the use of a wheelchair.
Kiya's story is one of courage.
More to the point, Kiya's determination is reflective of the determination shown by many young men and women who've suffered severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents across British Columbia.
These young men and woman may not have the good fortune to carry the Olympic torch but will no doubt take great pleasure in watching Kiya do so on their behalf.
On January 25, 2010, Kiya was struck by a car in Abbotsford while going for her morning jog.
As a result of her car accident Kiya broke both sides of her pelvis and suffered a brain injury.
Despite suffering these significant injuries Kiya will be carrying the Olympic torch this coming Monday in Abbotsford.
In order to do so Kiya will require the use of a wheelchair.
Kiya's story is one of courage.
More to the point, Kiya's determination is reflective of the determination shown by many young men and women who've suffered severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents across British Columbia.
These young men and woman may not have the good fortune to carry the Olympic torch but will no doubt take great pleasure in watching Kiya do so on their behalf.
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