ICBC Claims

The most common type of vehicle accident in BC is the collision between two motor vehicles.

ICBC has a legal duty to defend the policy of insurance of the at-fault driver from any personal injury claim you make. Factors that may affect the amount of damages awarded include:

• Failing to signal or shoulder check
• Running a stop sign or red light
• Operating a vehicle under the influence or while talking or texting
• Rear ending another vehicle
• Causing a collision while speeding
• Improperly using seatbelts, child safety restraints and headrests

There is a risk that ICBC may find that you are fully or partially responsible for the accident. As a result, there are often disputes about liability. Experienced lawyers at DuMoulin Boskovich can help in dealing with ICBC by settling the claim through negotiation and mediation and by attaining compensation for injuries through trial.

Bicycle Accidents

Cycling accidents in the lower mainland occur far too often. Often drivers simply do not see cyclists and inevitably accidents between motor vehicles and cyclists happen. We meet with cyclists who have been struck by a car or truck and have suffered serious personal injuries.

Cycling accidents involving cars can often result in:

• Catastrophic injury
• Serious brain injuries
• Spinal injuries
• Broken bones
• Scars
• Lacerations

We understand how these injuries are life altering and the lawyers at DuMoulin Boskovich are here to help. We’ll help you seek damages from the driver’s insurance company or the liable public or private transit organization. We work with top medical professionals who can diagnose your injury and help us determine the long-term effects and health care you’ll need.

Slips and Falls

Chances are you or someone you know has been injured in a slip and fall accident. Injuries from slip and falls can be permanent, life-threatening, or lead to other trauma later in life. When a slip and fall injury occurs because of another’s negligence, it is important for the victim to contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible after seeking medical treatment. At DuMoulin Boskovich our experienced personal injury lawyers have the expertise to:

• Evaluate the details of your incident
• Help to determine whether you may be entitled to compensation
• Provide legal guidance through the personal injury litigation process

The legal team at our firm is deeply committed to protecting the rights of accident victims.

UMP Claims

Uninsured Motorist Protection (“U.M.P.”) claims occur where a person has been injured in an accident caused by an individual with limited or no insurance. In British Columbia, there is a statutory program in place which allows compensation regardless of the individual having no insurance or limited insurance.

U.M.P. coverage is considered coverage of last resort. That is, ICBC can force you to take all steps necessary to try to recover money from the at-fault motorist before you can even access U.M.P. This includes litigating against the at-fault motorist and then when you have a judgment, trying to recover against the at-fault motorist. If the at-fault motorist cannot pay the judgment, you can then proceed against ICBC to get payment under U.M.P..

Please talk to a DuMoulin Boskovich personal injury lawyer if you believe that the person responsible for your injury does not have enough insurance to cover your loss.