Sentences with phrase «tort claim assessments»

We offer free car accident consultations and tort claim assessments.

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At one time, it may have been debatable whether a spouse who took on child - rearing or housekeeping responsibilities could claim compensation if, as a result of a tort, s / he became unable to continue to perform them (see Regina Graycar, «Hoovering as a Hobby and other Stories: Gendered Assessments of Personal Injury Damages» (1997) 31 U.B.C. L. Rev. 17).

The tort claim process typically includes the following steps: • Investigation of the accident and evidence gathering / review (medical reports, witness statements, etc.) • Expert assessment of the needs and damages of the injured party • Provide an official statement of claim • Receive statement of defence • Prepare, submit, and receive affidavits of documents for all parties involved • Attend examinations for discovery with your lawyer • Attempt to settle the tort claim out of court by negotiating, mediating, or engaging in pre-trial measures • Trial

Given the new approach to medical assessments it is clear that many comprehensive ICBC medical reports commissioned for Part VII benefits have actually been addressing issues more relevant to the tort claim than the Part 7 ICBC benefits claim.

This creates an uneven playing field, and as a result the insured may opt to forgo assessments and instead seek tort claims, where the assessment costs can be recouped as disbursements.