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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Wrongful Death Claims

Claims arising from wrongful deaths in British Columbia are governed by the Family Compensation Act. In order to make a claim for compensation, there must be three factors present.
First, one must be able to prove that someone was negligent. For instance, in a traffic accident, you have to be able to prove that somebody else was responsible for the death. Second, of course, the death has to ensue from the injuries suffered in the accident. The death may occur at some point further on, but if it is from some other cause, such as a long-term illness, there would not be the causation that’s necessary to bring a suit for negligence. If the accident resulted from of the negligence of somebody else, then it is compensable. The accident does not have to involve an automobile either. If someone, for instance, was going to a restaurant and he slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot, hit his head and died, there could be a claim also.
In British Columbia, we have what is called contributory negligence. The courts might find that the deceased was not using an available seatbelt. In such a case, the court might deduct some percentage from the compensation if it believed that the failure to wear a seatbelt contributed to the injuries causing death.
The third requirement in British Columbia is that the deceased has economic dependents. For instance, if an eight-year-old child is run over in the road and killed, there is, unfortunately, no economic compensation as the child would not have dependents.
To summarize, in order to bring a claim under the Family Compensation Act, there must be proof that someone was negligent; the death must be clearly caused by the negligence of this person or persons and there must also be dependents affected financially by the loss; they are the ones who would initiate the claim.
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If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with Personal injury law issues in the Vancouver, British Columbia Region, contact Stephens & Holman

posted by Guyg at 2:21 PM

Monday, January 11, 2010

What To Do if You or a Loved One Has Been Involved in a Plane Crash

Although flying is perhaps the safest way to travel, however, planes do crash on rare occasions. Whether the fault was with the pilot, the weather, or poor ground control, the results from a plane crash are oftentimes devastating to both the victims and their families.

Personal Injury

If you were lucky enough to survive after being involved in a plane crash, it is more than likely that you sustained severe injuries. These injuries can sometimes leave you incapable of going to work, paying your medical expenses, or taking care of your family. Contacting personal injury Lawyers such as the ones at Stephens & Holman, who have experience in these cases can help you begin the process of collecting compensation to which you are entitled.

Wrongful Death

Due to the nature of the majority of plane crashes there is a high likelihood that those involved will not survive. If you have a loved one that has been killed in a plane crash an Lawyer with experience in dealing with wrongful death from a plane crash can help you navigate this oftentimes-confusing scenario. This will allow you more time to focus on loved ones and make whatever preparations are necessary for the victim.

If you live in British Columbia and have been injured in a plane crash, or if you have lost a loved one in a plane crash, please contact the Lawyers at Stephens and Holman to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

posted by Erica at 9:22 AM

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