Trial Lawyers Association of BC says new ICBC rules deny British Columbians access to justice rights

Changes at ICBC are coming in full effect today - and so from now on  there will be a limit of $5,500 on pain and suffering payouts for injuries designated as “minor” - a move that is designed to save the crown corporation upwards of one  billion dollars a year.

The Trial Lawyers Association of BC is launching a constitutional challenge against the changes, saying it violates basic human rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Their President, Ron Nairne, was on the Simi Sara Show earlier. He says they question the assumption that costs are rising as quickly as ICBC claims.

Guest:  Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

Changes at ICBC are coming in full effect today - and so from now on  there will be a limit of $5,500 on pain and suffering payouts for injuries designated as “minor” - a move that is designed to save the crown corporation upwards of one  billion dollars a year.

The Trial Lawyers Association of BC is launching a constitutional challenge against the changes, saying it violates basic human rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Their President, Ron Nairne, was on the Simi Sara Show earlier. He says they question the assumption that costs are rising as quickly as ICBC claims.

Guest:  Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter