Injury Claims

WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS

A serious injury can affect every aspect of your life. Beyond the physical recovery, you may be dealing with lost income, medical expenses, uncertainty about the future, and the stress of navigating insurance claims or legal proceedings.

Please note that British Columbia’s personal injury system changed significantly in 2021. As a result, most injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents can no longer be pursued through a traditional lawsuit. If your injuries resulted from a motor vehicle accident, we encourage you to review our article on frequently asked questions about it by clicking here before contacting us.

If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to compensation. Our lawyers assist clients with a wide range of injury claims, including those arising from:

• Slip and fall accidents
• Occupier liability claims
• Animal attacks
• Assaults, including sexual assaults
• Product liability claims
• Recreational and sporting accidents
• Other incidents resulting in physical or psychological injury

Our team can help you understand your rights, assess the strength of your claim, and guide you through the process of seeking compensation from an insurer, individual, organization, or business.

With decades of experience representing injured individuals throughout British Columbia, we understand the challenges that often accompany a serious injury and the importance of obtaining fair compensation. We work closely with our clients to develop practical legal strategies and advocate for their interests throughout the claims process.

In over 50 years of practice, RDM has successfully represented clients suffering from a wide range of injuries, including:

• Head injuries, from mild trauma to traumatic brain injuries
• Psychological injuries
• Neurological injuries
• Broken bones and orthopedic injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Chronic pain conditions
• Catastrophic injuries, including paraplegia and quadriplegia

Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available for:

• Pain and suffering
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Past wage loss
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Future care and treatment costs

As your personal injury lawyers, we can advise you on your legal options, help you navigate the claims process, and advocate for you in settlement negotiations or court proceedings where necessary.

If you have been injured and would like to understand your rights, contact RDM at 604.853.0774 to arrange a consultation.

Fees

At RDM, we strive to be transparent about legal fees.

Fee arrangements are discussed during an initial consultation after a lawyer has had an opportunity to review the circumstances of your claim.

Depending on the nature of the matter, injury files may be handled on either an hourly or contingency fee basis. Whether a contingency fee arrangement is available will depend on a variety of factors, including the legal issues involved, the merits of the claim, and the anticipated costs of pursuing it.

Hourly rates vary depending on the experience, skill, and specialization of the lawyer(s) involved.

• More information on hourly billing can be found by clicking here.
• More information on contingency fee agreements can be found by clicking here.