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Getting hurt in a motor vehicle accident is an awful experience. Learn your legal rights in the event you’re injured, and the steps involved in making a claim for benefits.
Getting hurt in a motor vehicle accident is an awful experience. Learn your legal rights and answers to common questions in the event you’re injured.


==Common questions==
==Common questions==
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Yes. ICBC’s '''enhanced accident benefits''' are available to you even if you’re found to be responsible (“at fault”) for an accident. For that reason, they’re often referred to as “no fault” benefits.
Yes. ICBC’s '''enhanced accident benefits''' are available to you even if you’re found to be responsible (“at fault”) for an accident. For that reason, they’re often referred to as “no fault” benefits.


These benefits are included in your basic Autoplan insurance coverage, which is mandatory for all vehicle owners in BC. For more, see our in-depth information on [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/insurance-benefits-for-accident-victims/ insurance benefits for accident victims].
These benefits are included in your basic Autoplan insurance coverage, which is mandatory for all vehicle owners in British Columbia. For more specifics, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/insurance-benefits-for-accident-victims/ the People’s Law School coverage of insurance benefits for accident victims].


===Can I sue the other driver if they were 100% responsible for the accident?===
===Can I sue the other driver if they were 100% responsible for the accident?===
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==Explore further==
==Explore further==
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| text = '''Deeper coverage of accident benefit claims'''<br>
| text = '''Step-by-step guidance'''<br>
For more, see our in-depth information on [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/injured-in-motor-vehicle-accident/ if you're injured in a motor vehicle accident].
For more detail, including the steps to take, see [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/injured-in-motor-vehicle-accident/ the People’s Law School coverage of if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident].
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