27 Nov Thorogood v. Roberts

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             This is an assessment of a bill of costs, arising out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred on June 26, 2009, in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The plaintiff was proceeding westbound on Marine Drive in the curb lane on his motorcycle, when a motor vehicle driven by the defendant made a left-hand turn in front of the plaintiff’s lane of travel. As a result, the plaintiff crashed his motorcycle and sustained serious injuries, including a fractured/dislocation of the right shoulder, a pain disorder, and symptoms of depression....

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26 Nov Cross v. Boehlke

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff, Ms. Cross, was injured in a motor-vehicle accident that took place on August 20, 2011 on 203rd Street in the City of Langley, Province of British Columbia when her vehicle came into collision with a vehicle driven by the defendant, Mr. Boehlke....

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21 Nov Mandra v. Lu

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff, Volodymyr Mandra, seeks damages as a result of injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred on the morning of January 9, 2008 at the intersection of Gilbert and Blundell Roads in Richmond. Mr. Mandra was employed as a millwright but is now unemployed and collecting a disability pension. He maintains the injuries he sustained in the accident have prevented him from securing any form of gainful employment in the years that followed....

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18 Nov Hatchard v. Sulzle

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             These reasons address a low velocity motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 13, 2010 (the “Accident”). The vehicle driven by Brian Hatchard was in the process of making a left turn onto the Fraser Highway at the same time as the vehicle driven by Johan Sulzle was making a right turn onto the Fraser Highway. The two vehicles collided side-to-side, with the impact on the passenger side of Mr. Hatchard’s vehicle. There was minor vehicle damage. Liability for the action has been admitted by the defendant....

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18 Nov Wotherspoon v. Hameluck

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             In the late evening of July 27, 2009, the plaintiff sustained serious injuries when he was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle that was at that time owned and operated by the defendant. The collision occurred in the intersection of Austin Avenue and Gatineau Place in Burnaby, British Columbia. Pursuant to the order of the Registrar, dated March 28, 2014, the determination of liability for the collision was ordered to be heard separately from the assessment of damages. These reasons for judgment will therefore address only the liability issues in the case.Background...

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18 Nov Kondor v. Shea

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff, Bernadette Kondor, seeks damages for injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of St. Johns Street and Grant in Port Moody, B.C. The accident occurred on September 4, 2009 when the vehicle driven by the defendant, Dylan Shea attempted to execute a left turn onto St. Johns Street. Mr. Shea did not see Ms. Kondor’s vehicle, which he struck on the front passenger side with considerable force (the “Accident”). The defendants have admitted liability for the Accident. Ms. Kondor’s head struck her windshield and her body hit the steering wheel and dashboard. Ms. Kondor was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital by ambulance for treatment. She suffered bruises and abrasions to her face and body. She also suffered soft tissue injuries to her cervical spine and low back. Prior to the Accident, Ms. Kondor had a history of depression, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (“OCD”). The Accident caused an increase in her anxiety and OCD symptoms....

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10 Nov Barta v. DaSilva

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             These are reasons for judgment assessing damages for injuries the plaintiff suffered in a car accident.  Liability is not in issue.  The plaintiff alleges headaches and soft tissue injuries to his left shoulder, neck, and back.  His most serious complaint is of a mild traumatic brain injury which he asserts has destroyed his capacity to earn an income, trading securities on his own account, and has caused him to lose the capital he had accumulated and invested in the stock market.  His lost income from the date of the accident until trial is alleged to be in excess of $1,000,000, and he further alleges that in the future he will lose in excess of $850,000.  The loss of capital is said to be more than $4,000,000. ...

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05 Nov Andraws v. Anslow

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The defendant has admitted complete fault for a November 22, 2011, collision in which a car that was driven by him rear-ended a van driven by the plaintiff....

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03 Nov Khosa v. Kalamatimaleki

Posted at 00:00h in Motor Vehicle Accident

             The plaintiff Harjot Khosa, a now 38 year-old licenced practical nurse, wife and mother of two children, was involved in a significant motor vehicle accident on February 5, 2009. Liability is admitted. Ms. Khosa alleges that she continues to suffer physical and psychological injuries, and brings this action for damages.Background...

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