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Starting a Small Claim (20:V) (view source)
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Telephone: (604) 661-2233 or 1(800) 464-5050 | Telephone: (604) 661-2233 or 1(800) 464-5050 | ||
'''Note: If a motor vehicle has caused personal injury or property damage or a claimant has been denied coverage by ICBC, refer to '''Chapter 12: Automobile Insurance (ICBC)''' and '''Chapter 13: Motor Vehicle Law'''. Claims involving motor vehicles and motor vehicle insurance are currently complex and evolving. The constitutionality of the CRT having jurisdiction over minor injury determinations and claims fault and damage claims up to $50,000 is being appealed ([https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/21/03/2021BCSC0348.htm ''Trial Lawyers’ Association of British Columbia v British Columbia (Attorney General)'', 2021 BCSC 348, at para 414]). In the meantime, people can proceed to either the CRT or the court. Get legal advice to determine which process is best for you. For more information, visit https://civilresolutionbc.ca/how-the-crt-works/getting-started/motor-vehicle-accidents-and-injuries/. | '''Note''': If a motor vehicle has caused personal injury or property damage or a claimant has been denied coverage by ICBC, refer to '''Chapter 12: Automobile Insurance (ICBC)''' and '''Chapter 13: Motor Vehicle Law'''. Claims involving motor vehicles and motor vehicle insurance are currently complex and evolving. The constitutionality of the CRT having jurisdiction over minor injury determinations and claims fault and damage claims up to $50,000 is being appealed ([https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/21/03/2021BCSC0348.htm ''Trial Lawyers’ Association of British Columbia v British Columbia (Attorney General)'', 2021 BCSC 348, at para 414]). In the meantime, people can proceed to either the CRT or the court. Get legal advice to determine which process is best for you. For more information, visit https://civilresolutionbc.ca/how-the-crt-works/getting-started/motor-vehicle-accidents-and-injuries/. | ||
Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. A claimant may wish to consult a personal injury lawyer prior to filing the claim to ensure that the amount claimed is reasonable and all parties are properly listed on the Notice of Claim. | Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. A claimant may wish to consult a personal injury lawyer prior to filing the claim to ensure that the amount claimed is reasonable and all parties are properly listed on the Notice of Claim. | ||