Ian Mulgrew: ICBC changes put rights of injured at grave risk, lawyers warn
Credit to Author: Ian Mulgrew| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:38:02 +0000
“The Law Society is going to have a careful look at what is being contemplated.”
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B.C. lawyers promise to consider whether to challenge no-fault plans
Credit to Author: Nick Eagland| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:05:49 +0000
“Their solution is to create a much bigger fire in a much bigger ICBC dumpster,” says president of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.
Read moreHuge ICBC overhaul moves B.C. to no-fault auto insurance, trims rates 20 per cent in 2021
Credit to Author: Rob Shaw| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 02:00:59 +0000
Premier John Horgan unveiled Thursday the largest reforms to auto insurance since the creation of the Insurance Corp. of B.C. more than four decades ago, as his government struggles to stop continuing financial losses at ICBC.
Read moreVaughn Palmer: With Eby's ICBC flip-flop, what could possibly go wrong?
Credit to Author: Hugh Dawson| Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:54:51 +0000
The New Democrats tried to go this route the last time they were in power, but they were forced to retreat in the face of a well-organized campaign, funded by the lawyers and fronted by advocates for the disabled.
Read moreFive things to know about ICBC's new no-fault insurance
Credit to Author: Rob Shaw| Date: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:55:53 +0000
The B.C. government unveiled huge changes to the province’s auto insurance system
Read moreVaughn Palmer: Eby has no plans to privatize ICBC, and reforms do little to cut costs
Credit to Author: Gord Kurenoff| Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 01:36:20 +0000
OPINION: It is sobering to see the former head of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association discouraging accident victims from consulting a lawyer before entering into settlement talks with the deep-pocketed and untrustworthy auto insurance giant
Read moreICBC's fairness commissioner to be 'supercharged'
Credit to Author: Rob Shaw| Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 22:14:09 +0000
There is already a fairness commissioner at ICBC, but Attorney General David Eby said he’ll introduce legislation that will boost its presence, make it independent and obligate ICBC to respond.
Read moreMoney-losing ICBC seeks savings by ranking auto repair shops
Credit to Author: Scott Brown| Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:24:47 +0000
Attorney general David Eby says the rankings will enable drivers to make informed choices and encourage shops to be top performers
Read moreRising auto insurance costs could prevent companies from hiring young drivers
Credit to Author: Glenda Luymes| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:33:55 +0000
Having an inexperienced truck driver on staff could cost Fort St. James trucking company owner Brad Hoy an additional $20,000 in insurance this year
Read moreRising auto insurance costs could prevent companies from hiring young drivers
Credit to Author: Glenda Luymes| Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:33:55 +0000
Having an inexperienced truck driver on staff could cost Fort St. James trucking company owner Brad Hoy an additional $20,000 in insurance this year
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