It's a small coverage, usually anywhere from $ 1,000 to $ 5,000, and it's designed to
make minor injury claims go away as efficiently as possible.
It's a small coverage, usually anywhere from $ 1,000 to $ 5,000, and it's designed to make
minor injury claims go away as efficiently as possible.
So in February, the province unveiled the most drastic overhaul of ICBC in decades, including a controversial cap
on minor injury claims.
Investigating and litigating these cases brings on a whole host of issues that simply are not present
in minor injury claims.
David Stothard, Managing Director of MAPS Medical Reporting said: «Ms. Morris — repeating a government line — says that
most minor injury claims are «straightforward and routine», however the automated portal and MedCo systems are far from it.
Since the news was announced by the provincial government that major changes are coming with respect to ICBC payouts for injury claims, most notably a cap of $ 5,500.00 for pain and suffering
on minor injury claims, I have had many calls from clients wondering how their current claims will be affected.
ICBC spokesperson Joanna Linsangan said that the changes recently announced — increasing accident benefits and limiting pain and suffering payouts
for minor injury claims, which take effect April 1, 2019 — are «intended to make ICBC financial sustainable and are the first critical steps to allow us to keep rates affordable for years to come.»
Nearly 900 crashes happen every day, and
minor injury claims are on the rise.
My law firm does not handle property damage or
minor injury claims.
With a little time and effort, there's no reason you can't successfully settle
a minor injury claim yourself (serious injury claims should always be handled by an experienced attorney).
This can help you screen out
minor injury claims that can be handled by the victim and the insurance company without legal assistance.