skidmark
02-16-2006, 11:59 AM
Auto Accident Survivor's Guide
I spent 25 years attending to vehicle collisions on B.C. highways as part of the emergency response system that our government maintains for us. It was rare that I thought about what happened to the people involved in these collisions unless I knew them personally or saw them in the courts after the fact. I always assumed that "the system" continued on where I left off and everyone was looked after properly and received what they needed or were entitled to.
Perhaps this is so, but I began to wonder after I was given a copy of the Auto Accident Survivor's Guide for British Columbia by Jill Franklin. Ms. Franklin was struck by a car and seriously injured while crossing the street in Vancouver in 1990. She turned her experiences into this consumer advocacy guide to help others cope with what can be a very complicated time in their lives.
The guide is divided into three parts; getting the help that you need, insurance and legal issues and the legal process.
Getting the help that you need starts at the collision scene and ends with advice on dealing with permanent health issues. Along the way you will learn about the need to document your recovery process and make sure that all your caregivers are as aware of your total condition as you can make them. Miscommunication here may result in problems later on.
Insurance and legal issues covers the benefits and compensation available from ICBC and how to deal with your adjuster. What may seem unfair to you may be accepted practice for an insurer, so the guide outlines what to expect. If the outcome of these dealings is not to your satisfaction, there is also advice on deciding to seek the services of a lawyer and how to work with them to advance your case.
Lastly, the legal process examines preparing for and participating in a trial, appealing an unsatisfactory decision and how best to manage any settlement awarded to you.
If you or someone that you know has been involved in a serious collision, the Auto Accident Survivor's Guide for British Columbia may be a good investment in the positive conclusion to a difficult time in anyone's life.
Reference Link (http://members.shaw.ca/behind.the.wheel/current.htm)
I spent 25 years attending to vehicle collisions on B.C. highways as part of the emergency response system that our government maintains for us. It was rare that I thought about what happened to the people involved in these collisions unless I knew them personally or saw them in the courts after the fact. I always assumed that "the system" continued on where I left off and everyone was looked after properly and received what they needed or were entitled to.
Perhaps this is so, but I began to wonder after I was given a copy of the Auto Accident Survivor's Guide for British Columbia by Jill Franklin. Ms. Franklin was struck by a car and seriously injured while crossing the street in Vancouver in 1990. She turned her experiences into this consumer advocacy guide to help others cope with what can be a very complicated time in their lives.
The guide is divided into three parts; getting the help that you need, insurance and legal issues and the legal process.
Getting the help that you need starts at the collision scene and ends with advice on dealing with permanent health issues. Along the way you will learn about the need to document your recovery process and make sure that all your caregivers are as aware of your total condition as you can make them. Miscommunication here may result in problems later on.
Insurance and legal issues covers the benefits and compensation available from ICBC and how to deal with your adjuster. What may seem unfair to you may be accepted practice for an insurer, so the guide outlines what to expect. If the outcome of these dealings is not to your satisfaction, there is also advice on deciding to seek the services of a lawyer and how to work with them to advance your case.
Lastly, the legal process examines preparing for and participating in a trial, appealing an unsatisfactory decision and how best to manage any settlement awarded to you.
If you or someone that you know has been involved in a serious collision, the Auto Accident Survivor's Guide for British Columbia may be a good investment in the positive conclusion to a difficult time in anyone's life.
Reference Link (http://members.shaw.ca/behind.the.wheel/current.htm)