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== Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) == | == Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) == | ||
If you have been involved in a vehicle accident in some way, you may be contacted by ICBC as they investigate. | |||
ICBC’s job is to assign fault, and you should get legal advice before you speak with an ICBC agent. Anything you say to an ICBC representative can be used against you in the determination of fault and potentially in court. | |||
There can be serious consequences for being assigned fault in an ICBC claim: | |||
* You may be given higher premiums. | |||
* You may be found in breach of your insurance conditions which could void your coverage. | |||
* You could have a claim filed against you by other parties involved in the accident. | |||
If you get an alcohol-related ticket, prohibition or conviction, you will likely be required to do the Responsible Driver Program (RDP) Mandatory Course ($$) and use a Breathalyzer Ignition Lock (more $$) before you can get your license back. Contact a Legal Advocate to help get you legal advice about disputing the ticket and to see if you can dispute the Office of Superintendent of Motor Vehicles’ RDP requirements. | |||
If you are the one injured in an accident, you can file a claim for compensation for injuries sustained during the accident. This includes the drivers and the passengers. Speak with a lawyer to see if you have a claim and to help you negotiate a fair settlement. The lawyer gets paid out of the settlement. Contact a Legal Advocate for information and to connect you to lawyer. | |||
<BLOCKQUOTE>Do not sign anything until you get legal advice.</BLOCKQUOTE> | |||
