Head On Accident Settled During Trial for $500,000.00

Michael Yawney QC and Ryan Irving pursued a claim through to a jury trial in Kamloops BC for a Shuswap resident who had been hit head on by an inattentive driver while he was driving on a side road close to his home. The client was a tradesman and although he carried on working after the accident, the effects of injuries suffered in the accident impacted how much he could work and his ability to maintain his hobby farm. Past and future income loss, as well future care and out of pocket expenses due to the accident were in issue. The matter settled during the trial for over $500,000.00 plus costs and disbursements.