Car Accidents

In car accident cases, an injured person has to prove that the accident was caused by the negligence of another person.

However, even if it is clear that another driver is at fault for an accident, ICBC, on behalf of the other driver, can argue that an injured person was also partly to blame for an accident and that the injured person's damages should be reduced on a percentage basis. It is possible that your damages can be reduced if you were not wearing your seat belt, did not properly adjust your headrest, you travelled slightly over the speed limit, or for other potential reasons. It is important, even in cases where liability for the accident seems clear cut, to contact a lawyer and obtain legal advice to protect your legal rights.

We have investigators who will get statements from the witnesses to your accident so that their evidence is preserved. We also hire accident reconstruction engineers when necessary to go to the scene of accidents (before they are altered) and survey the intersections. The engineer will also inspect the damage to the vehicles involved in the collision before they are salvaged or repaired. This allows the engineer to accurately reconstruct how the accident took place should ICBC deny liability on behalf of the driver who caused the accident.

  • Client Testimonials

    I developed chronic pain and fibromyalgia from a car accident. I hired Collette Parsons Harris* to act for me and they fought my case very hard for years. The defendants denied that I was injured leading up to the 15 day trial but Collette Parsons Harris* always had my back and went above and beyond the call of duty. They cared about me and my case and treated me with commitment and respect. We attended a mediation a few months before the trial but walked away when an insufficient offer was made. Weeks before the trial the defendants made an acceptable offer and my case settled. I don't know what I would have done without them. I have referred other people to Collette Parsons Harris* since my accident and I would highly recommend them to anyone, without question!

    K.L., Vancouver

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    S.M. Homewood, California

    Crossing at an intersection as pedestrians my grandparents were run down and seriously injured by an uninsured and unlicensed motorist. The claims department of ICBC falsely told my grandparents there was nothing that ICBC could do to help them because the driver was uninsured. As a fellow lawyer myself, practicing business law, I was able draw upon contacts to find and retain Collette Parsons Harris* to act for my grandparents. My grandparents' claims were handled professionally and settled favorably at mediation.

    S.J., Vancouver BC

    I suffered a brain injury in an accident. Collette Parsons Harris* acted for me and my case was settled without having to go to trial. I am very happy to have the case behind me and to move on. I sincerely appreciate the professional, unbiased, and selfless approach Collette Parsons Harris* took in bring my case to conclusion. I am glad that I called them and I would recommend them to any friend or family member who was ever in need of their skills and service.

    C.E., Toronto

    I suffered a spinal cord injury and I was told it was my own fault and there was nothing I could do. I hired Collette Parsons Harris* and they reviewed my case and started a medical negligence case against the doctors who failed to diagnose me in time and against my accident benefits insurer. I recovered money in both cases and it made a big difference in my life.

    R.G., Vancouver

    I became disabled from physical and psychological injuries after I was in a car crash. I hired a law firm and they acted for me for a couple of years and then the law firm told me my case was too complicated for them and referred me to Collette Parsons Harris*. I hired Collette Parsons Harris* and they prepared my case for trial and my case settled at mediation. I would without question recommend Collette Parsons Harris*.

    D.T., Kamloops

    I suffered a brain injury in a car accident. I hired Collette Parsons Harris* and they fought my case very hard. My case settled prior to trial. I recommend Collette Parsons Harris* to anyone injured in an accident.

    P.A., Vancouver

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    B.B., Burnaby

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