LAW OF PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES
The goal of personal injury damages is restitution in integrum which means to restore the plaintiff as far as possible to the position they were in before the accident.
The law does this by awarding full recovery for any pecuniary loss such as past wage loss and for any special damages such as the out of pocket expenses you may incur as a result of an accident.
In the case of non-pecuniary damages such as for pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment and expectation of life, money is awarded as a substitute for what has been lost and to provide solace for what cannot be replaced.
A plaintiff has the onus of proving that the defendant was the cause of the damage they have suffered.
Problems can arise if there is some question of who is at fault or if potentially more than one party is at fault. Problems also can arise if a plaintiff has a pre-existing condition that was not caused by the accident but has either been affected by or has affected the level of damages that the plaintiff has suffered.
The John Mickelson Law Corporation understands how to identify and quantify your losses and to fight to recover damages for all the types of loss you may have suffered. We will work with you to understand how you have been affected by your personal injuries and if necessary will obtain the opinion of an expert to provide evidence on your behalf.
You will almost certainly need the help of trained British Columbia Lawyer to help you recover fully for your losses. You may contact our Vancouver Law Offices at 604-684-0040 for a free consultation.
FREE CONSULTATION
You will meet with our full time receptionists who will refer you to one of our personal injury lawyers, either John Mickelson or one of his associates will conduct your first intake interview.
You will be asked basic information about your personal injury claim whether that be from a car, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian accident or a slip and fall.
Generally we can offer you initial legal advice about your personal injury rights under BC law.
This ICBC or personal injury claim interview is free of charge.
If you so choose, you will be provided with an appointment for a sign-up interview where we will explain how we will work for you as well as our fees.
Our Vancouver law firm emphasizes personal contact and attention to each client and will work hard to ensure you receive fair and equitable compensation for your personal injury.
And remember, NO RECOVERY, NO FEE.