July 2018 - Nixon Wenger LLP

Michael Yawney QC, was asked to represent a female passenger of a vehicle that was hit at high speed on Hwy 97A north of Vernon, BC. Multiple vehicles were involved in the collision, including a transport truck.
The woman suffered multiple injuries that required surgeries and a long and extensive rehab program. The client, who owned a working farm with her husband, and who also trained and sold high end show horses, was not able to go back to work or continue most of the usual activities she enjoyed prior to the collision. Her life was turned upside down by debilitating chronic pain and limitations.
Just prior to trial, Mr. Yawney was able to resolve the complex claim for over $1.5 million, including costs.

A Salmon Arm man in his early 50’s was seriously injured when an Alberta driver was going too fast around a corner on Hwy 1 West of Salmon Arm, BC, and collided head on with his vehicle. He had to be extracted from his vehicle by firemen after the collision, and taken by ambulance to hospital where he had to endure multiple surgeries.
He was referred to Michael Yawney QC, by a friend, to assist him in dealing with his injury claim. After a lengthy rehab, and more surgeries, it was apparent that he would be unable to return to his job. His capacity to work had been significantly diminished. Mr. Yawney was able to push the claim forward quickly and get it resolved just over two years after the collision occurred, forcing the insurer of the Alberta vehicle to pay approximately $1,100,000.00, including costs.

Complex Claim in Multi Vehicle Collision, Resolves for over $1.5 million

Insurer of Alberta Vehicle in Collision Pays $1,100,000.00