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Dial-a-Law: Medical Malpractice

People’s Law School
Explains that medical malpractice occurs if a health care provider gives substandard treatment that causes harm to a patient. It explains the legal duty to give proper medical care, and your rights. It also covers the time limits to start a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Last reviewed June 2024
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If You Slip and Fall

People’s Law School
Explains the law if you’re injured after a slip and fall, including the occupier’s duty of care. It covers who is responsible for a slip and fall, and explains the time limit to bring a legal action relating to a slip and fall.
Last reviewed June 2024
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If You Are Injured in a Bike Accident

People’s Law School
Explains your rights if you’re injured in a bike accident, how bike accidents are treated under the law, accident benefits you may be eligible for, the circumstances under which you may be able to claim damages, and more.
Last reviewed June 2024
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Solution Explorer: Vehicle Accidents

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)
This tool asks you simple questions and gives you customized legal information and options based on your answers. Depending on the type of claim, there may be strict requirements or timelines set by law. It will classify your issue and give you the right online application form.
Last reviewed June 2024
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Denied Benefit Disputes

ICBC
Explains your options if you don’t agree with ICBC’s decision to deny an accident benefit. You can talk to your ICBC support and recovery specialist, resolve your dispute with the Claims Decisions Review, file a dispute with the Civil Resolution Tribunal, or dispute your claim in court.
Last reviewed June 2024
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Dial-a-Law: Making a Vehicle Damage Claim

People’s Law School
Explains that insurance may cover the claim if your car is damaged in an accident, or if you damage someone else’s car. Find the answers to common questions relating to vehicle damage claims.
Last reviewed June 2024
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Dial-a-Law: If You’re Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident

People’s Law School
Explains your legal rights and answers common questions if you’re hurt in a motor vehicle accident. It includes information about ICBC benefits, appealing if your claim for benefits was denied, and more.
Last reviewed June 2024
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About Mediation

Government of British Columbia
Explains mediation, a process for resolving disputes and an alternative to going to court. It covers when to mediate, what mediators do, choosing a mediator, lawyers and mediation, the process, after mediation, and mediation as legal counsel.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Resources for Self-Represented Litigants

Supreme Court of Canada
Explains what is expected of you and what instructions to follow if you bring your own application for leave to appeal or if you’ve been named as a respondent on an application for leave to appeal. Includes information about getting started, guides, and forms.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Application to Waive Fees (blank forms)

Supreme Court of British Columbia
A package of forms for when you’re applying to waive court fees in Supreme Court, whether it’s for civil or family issues.
Last reviewed March 2024