Claim settled for injured pedestrian

Michael Yawney QC was retained by a gentleman in his late 50’s who was struck as a pedestrian while walking along the side of the road west of Vernon, BC.  Liability for the accident was contested, however, after Mr. Yawney retained expert engineers and investigated the accident, he was able to resolve the claim. The man suffered orthopedic and soft tissue injuries that thankfully substantially resolved. The claim was settled for over $175,000.00 plus the costs of pursuing the claim.