Victoria Police Seek “Helpful” Hit & Run Driver

A Hit & Run incident, on Wednesday March 4, occurred when a pedestrian was struck by a Black BMW. The incident happened on a crosswalk at Pandora and Broad Street.  Instead of calling police, the Hit & Run driver drove the victim home. The driver of the Black BMW, who is described…

A Grinder, Canadian Tire, and A Personal Injury

A Kamloops personal injury case exhibits the dangers in pursuing legal services from unqualified representatives. When Mr. Pavlovic, of Kamloops B.C. decided to sue Canadian Tire after he sustained lacerations from operating a grinder that “exploded” on him, he hired the services of Ms. Jobbagy, with Ardon Bay Industries-Pacific Credit Services (“Pacific…

Using A Horse As A Weapon-Victoria Trainer Convicted

Judge L.Wayne Smith found Terry Cardin, owner and operator of Valle Vista Stables, guilty of using his horse to assault a woman and her 14-year old daughter.  Mr. Cardin, who offers trail riding and daycamps for children and special needs clients, was also convicted of mischief under $5,000 for keying…

ICBC as Collection Agency? New BC Bill Introduced

Mike de Jong, B.C. Minister of Finance, has introduced a new bill that could refuse renewal of drivers’ licences for those who have unpaid student loans or court fines.The proposed bill was introduced in the legislature on February 26, 2015 and would expand the Insurance Company of B.C. (ICBC)  function…

Body Camera Recommended for BC Police

All of B.C.s police officers will be wearing a body camera, if the Special Committee to Review the Independent Investigations Office (I.I.O) has its way. The Committee’s report specifically recommended that “The Provincial government aggressively pursue the steps necessary to implement the police use of body-worn cameras, in consultation with…