Top 10 ICBC Claim Mistakes - Tip of the Month #7

TOP 10 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN MAKING AN ICBC CLAIM

Mistake #7: What to do when a Friend, Relative, or Spouse Causes an Accident While You are a Passenger 

People are often concerned with advancing an ICBC injury claim when their spouse, friend or relative was driving the vehicle. They often don`t understand that they have a valid injury claim. Common situations include, a single vehicle accident where the driver, who is a friend or relative, ends up putting the car into a ditch or striking a pole - with no other vehicles involved. They are worried about things like increasing ICBC premiums and social pressures - "why are you hiring a lawyer to sue me?".

These are misconceptions that need clarification or better understanding. 

Firstly, ICBC will reduce the claim rate discount in any event, as the vehicle repairs will be considered a claim on the insurance policy. 

Secondly, in reality, your claim for injury and damages is with ICBC under the applicable insurance policy.  As long as there are no insurance coverage issues, they are not personally at risk. 

Of course, seek legal help as this can get tricky and it is best to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer, like Perminder S. Tung.

Perminder S. Tung

ICBC Lawyer

Partner

Lindsay Kenney LLP

778-289-9513

ptung@lklaw.ca 

Do you have questions about your ICBC personal injury claim or accident?  If so, click here arrange your free consultation with  ICBC Claims Lawyer Perminder S. Tung (Services provided for ICBC injury claims throughout all of BC: Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Tri-city area and all over BC)

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