![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The rules set out certain requirements for the production of expert reports and require that expert reports to be served on the opposing party at least 84 days before trial. M sought to use his former chiropractor to provide an expert medical opinion, he failed to comply with the Supreme Court Civil rules with respect to the admission of expert evidence. M’s past history of fraudulent welfare claims required him to approach Mr. M less than credible, Justice Punnet noted Mr. Mather was “generally uncorroborated and is unsupported by either documentary or expert evidence and does not meet in many respects the test of cogent or convincing evidence”. Justice Punnett, in his judgement, notes that the evidence of Mr. He tendered no expert reports and no tax records for his claim. M produced was from his former chiropractor. Additionally, the only medical evidence Mr. M lead at trial was his own testimony, and the testimony of his brother, who was also a co-worker. He alleged that his current injuries and inability to work stem solely from the accidents.Īt trial, the defendants admitted negligence for the accidents. M claimed for damages for pain and suffering, past wage loss, future wage loss and future care costs in the amount of approximately $1,000,000 based on a similar case he read about in a newspaper. Prior to the accident, he was employed seasonally in a cannery and relied on welfare during the rest of the year. M alleges that the accident caused a number of soft tissue injuries to his neck, shoulders and back. M, a 53 year old man, was injured in two car accidents 1 day apart. Richter Trial Lawyers, the goodfirm ICBC car accident lawyers want to share a recent case from the BC Supreme Court reiterating the dangers of opting to “go it alone” at trial. Don’t go it alone: A cautionary tale of self-representation at the BC Supreme Court in motor vehicle cases ![]()
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