Claim settled for injured pedestrian

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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.

Significant wrist injury resolves for over $260,000.00 plus costs

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A woman in her early 30’s suffered a significant injury to her wrist when she fell down the stairs of her rental unit in a poorly designed and poorly lit foyer.  She had rented a room in a duplex set up for multiple suites, but after investigation it became apparent that it did not meet building code requirements for steps, spacing and lighting. Michael Yawney QC resolved her claim several months prior to trial for over $260,000.00 plus costs.

Injury claim for an Alberta resident resolved before trial

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ichael Yawney QC was retained by Alberta legal counsel to assist an Alberta resident for a claim for injuries from a head on collision on Hwy #1 east of Golden, BC. Both the BC and Alberta vehicles involved in the collision were destroyed. Liability was initially contested, but after Mr. Yawney prosecuted the claim and took it to the eve of trial, liability was admitted and the claim resolved for over $800,000.00 plus the costs to prosecute the claim.

Brain injury claim resolves for more than $3,900,000.00 plus costs

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Michael Yawney QC , along with Partner Ryan Irving and Associate Allison Jaquish took a complex mild traumatic brain injury claim to the brink of trial and resolved it for over $3,900,000 plus costs.

The plaintiff was injured when she was 11 years old when the vehicle she was a passenger in veered off the highway and down an embankment due to the negligence of the adult driver. The plaintiff was ejected from the vehicle and was found walking along the side of the highway with minor scrapes on her. The claim was complex because over the course of months after the collision it became apparent that something was wrong with the young girl. Mr. Yawney and his team had to retain occupational therapists and medical specialists to help the plaintiff, and the family. The provincial insurer provided little or no assistance to the family. Mr. Yawney did his best to push the claim through litigation and was able to obtain a reasonable settlement shortly before trial.

Mehmal v. Mehmal, 2018 BCSC 2057

Chris Hart acted as co-counsel for the Defendants, Audrey Christine Mehmal and the Estate of Walter Mehmal, in a trial commenced by Mr. Walter Mehmal’s brother, John Marshal Mehmal, who alleged that a trust existed with respect to the family ranch, where the beneficiaries were the Mehmal siblings. The Supreme Court accepted the Defendants’ arguments and found that a trust was never created, dismissing Mr. John Mehmal’s claim.

Sommerville v. Munro, 2018 BCSC 457 Damages Awarded $236,293

Chris Hart acted as co-counsel for the Plaintiff, Philip Sommerville, in a trial against ICBC with respect to Mr. Sommerville’s injuries. Mr. Sommerville was awarded $135,000.00 for non-pecuniary damages (ICBC had argued for less than $60,000), $64,584 for costs of future care (ICBC had argued for a minimal award), and damages for other amounts, totaling  $236,293.19.

Claim resolved before trial

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A young lady in her early 20s suffered debilitating back and neck injuries, along with psychological problems as a result of a motor vehicle collision on a rural secondary road near Armstrong, BC.  Liability was admitted for the collision after Michael Yawney QC and his team investigated the collision. Mr. Yawney was able to resolve the claim prior to trial for $590,000.00 including costs.

Whiplash injuries settle before trial for $210,000

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The daughter of a corporate client of the firm retained Michael Yawney QC to assist her with a claim for injuries suffered in an accident where the plaintiff had been hit hard from behind. The whiplash injuries she suffered impacted her sports and ability to work as a hair dresser, limiting how many clients she could see. The medical evidence supported that her capacity to work was partially impaired and that that would not get better as she aged. Mr. Yawney with his partner Allyson Edwards settled the claim prior to the start of a 5 day trial for over $210,000.00 plus costs.

Muliple roll over accident resolves for over $850,000 plus costs

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Michael Yawney QC was retained by the father of a 16 year old girl who was involved in a multiple roll over accident on a highway in the Kootenays where her mother was driving and passed away as a result of the accident. The client suffered a mild brain injury and psychological injuries that impacted her ability to finish high school and to work with any consistency. Mr. Yawney had to assist with retaining treating therapists and arranging rehabilitation for the girl because her life was turned upside down with the loss of her parent and the injuries she suffered in the accident. After 4 years of assessments and preparing the matter for trial, the claim was resolved for over $850,000.00 plus costs.

Intersection accident resolves for over $185,000

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A Vernon man in his 40’s suffered soft tissue injuries in an accident at a controlled intersection. The man retained Michael Yawney QC to pursue his claim for injuries. Mr. Yawney, along with his partner Allyson Edwards, was able to resolve the claim just prior to trial for over $185,000.00 plus costs.

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