WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Bus Passenger's Finger Injured in Bus DoorICBC offered $5,000.00: client wanted $9,000.00. Dawson & Associates got $12,500.00 settlement in 2011: “Once again I have nothing to say but THANK YOU Helen and Roger on a job well done”.
Taxi Runs Stop Sign, Hits Car, Minor Impact to Passenger's Head
Taxi passenger visiting BC suffers minor head injury – 2010 settlement achieved in few months for $30,000.00 - “A very thorough and complete reply answering all questions for us. Thank you! We are encouraged to receive such good news from you. Given the ICBC offer, we ask you to proceed with settlement.”
Five Car Accidents In Three Years Causing Whiplash Injuries
Previous back problems - significant extra whiplash injuries to back – 2011 settlement: $75,000.00 - “I thank you both for all your efforts in assisting me through these claims.”
Pedestrian Hit In Crosswalk: Chronic Pain & Psychological Effects
Pedestrian knocked down in crosswalk by car - chronic pain and psychological effects - two years off work - 2010 settlement: $450,000.00 - “I am glad you are taking care of all this. I'm slowly recovering from the weirdness of the last 10 years - it's felt very invasive and it seems they were bullies to the very end! It's going to take a while to realize that it is no longer hanging over me... maybe when all the last details are tied up there'll be more of a sense of closure. I think it's time for less of these problems and more fun and joy in my life!”
Roger acts only for claimants against insurance companies. His practice is limited to acting for people injured by other motorists' negligence. He never works for insurance companies denying or minimizing the compensation to victims of accidents.
 Attitude of the Insurance Company to Your Injury ClaimNo matter how friendly an ICBC adjuster appears to be, he or she is not your friend. They work for the insurance company.
Their main responsibility is to their employer, the insurance company, which is most concerned about its “bottom line”, not yours.
Some adjusters will even tell you that “you do not need a lawyer” or “if you get a lawyer we will not give you anything”, although this is absolutely improper. ICBC spends millions of dollars every year hiring experienced personal injury lawyers and so-called “independent” doctors to fight injury claims just like yours.
Hiring a lawyer on your side does not mean that you will necessarily have to go to court to settle your file.
Approximately 95% of cases are settled without going to trial, by using preliminary litigation steps, negotiations and mediation.
Things You Should Know About Your ClaimAll injury claims have important limitation dates that you MUST be aware of to preserve your claim.
In British Columbia, the limitation period for starting your lawsuit is two years from the date of your accident in most cases, but you should obtain legal advice right away as there are many other factors that affect your claim.
In British Columbia a traffic accident victim’s compensation usually, but not always, comes from ICBC.
Some injuries that the Insurance Company sees as minor can have a significant effect on the injury victim.
Compassionate service, recognizing the special concerns and needs of accident victims, is a priority at Dawson & Associates.
We are experienced at representing clients with most types of injuries resulting from motor vehicle and other types of accidents.
We act for clients with minor to catastrophic injuries including post traumatic stress, chronic pain syndromes, head injuries and cognitive impairment.
We act only for clients who have been injured, never for insurance companies. We represent injury victims, not insurers of negligent people.
We have represented hundreds of clients, obtaining fair and just compensation for them.
We give straight answers to your questions.
Most cases do not need a trial, but the insurance company needs to know that you and your lawyer will go to trial to get justice if necessary.
We advise, but the final decisions are always yours.
The sooner your lawyer is working for you the sooner we can ensure a “level playing field” versus the insurance company’s lawyers and adjusters.
THE SOONER WE ARE WORKING FOR YOU, THE BETTER WE CAN PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. |
