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Difference between revisions of "If You're Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident"

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====Between $5,000 and $35,000====
====Between $5,000 and $35,000====
For amounts between $5,000 and $35,000, you would sue in [http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/types-of-cases/small-claims-matters Small Claims Court]. Many people represent themselves in this court. It’s less expensive and less risky than going to Supreme Court. See our information on [[What is Small Claims Court? (Script 165)|Small Claims Court]] (no. 165 to 169).
For amounts between $5,000 and $35,000, you would sue in [http://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/types-of-cases/small-claims-matters Small Claims Court]. Many people represent themselves in this court. It’s less expensive and less risky than going to Supreme Court. See our information on [[What is Small Claims Court? (Script 165)|Small Claims Court]] (no. 166 to 168).


====Over $35,000====
====Over $35,000====
For amounts over $35,000, you would sue in [https://www.supremecourtbc.ca/ BC Supreme Court].
For amounts over $35,000, you would sue in [https://www.supremecourtbc.ca/ BC Supreme Court].
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|align="left"|'''Tip'''
For motor vehicle accidents taking place in BC after April 1, 2019, injury claims up to $50,000 must be brought to the [https://civilresolutionbc.ca Civil Resolution Tribunal].
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===How much does it cost to sue?===
===How much does it cost to sue?===
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