Paul Hergott

Hergott: Don’t be pressured into settling a personal injury lawsuit

I can’t tell you how many people have expressed regret about settling a claim prematurely.

Hergott: Don’t be pressured into settling a personal injury lawsuit

I can’t tell you how many people have expressed regret about settling a claim prematurely.

Hergott: Another day of remembrance coming up to focus on toll roads take on us all

Another day of remembrance is around the corner for the daily loss of almost 4,000 lives on roads around the world.

Hergott: Kelowna recognizes worldwide focus on road safety

In 2005, the United Nations endorsed a World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to be observed the third Sunday in November.

Hergott: Some names are more unique than others

I imagined myself in his shoes and decided to make a couple phone calls. That’s all it took.

Hergott: Litigation lending cost win bad for insurance companies

The issue…was whether Mr. LeBlanc could recover reimbursement of the over $14,000 of interest as part of his “costs”.

Hergott: Changing driver behaviour will change driving attitude

A Quebec policeman was killed while on duty last Saturday by a passing motorist.

Hergott: Don’t pass the buck when it comes to keeping the gas tank sufficiently full

I am a member of a two-vehicle family. Of course, my wife gets to drive the nicer, newer of our two vehicles.

Hergott: Arrested drunk drivers don’t account for those not caught

If it was a jury trial, I wouldn’t write this column for fear that a juror would be poisoned by my opinions.

Hergott: Understanding lawsuit legal costs

Costs: reimbursement the losing party must pay the winning side to cover legal expenses.

Hergott: Be honest and forthright with adjuster

It is extremely rare that anything signed for the insurance adjuster before my involvement has had a negative impact on a claim.

Hergott: Court ruling reveals the downside of legal technicalities

Mr. Stringer was never alerted that failure to take (certain) steps might invalidate his claim.

Hergott: It’s not just drivers who have to be aware of road safety

My father's last dizzy spell come as he was walking down the sidewalk. What if he had been driving my car?

Hergott: Insurance provider takes advantage of court time shortfall

What ICBC adjusters are saying is that if you want fair compensation, you will have to go to trial.

Hergott: Insurance policy takes advantage of court time shortfall

“Trial dollars” are “fair dollars” because fair is determined by whether or not the amount is what a court would likely assess.

Hergott: Accident soft tissue injuries not always readily evident

I started keeping settlement statistics one year after I started writing this weekly column.

Hergott: Winning a lawsuit doesn’t mean compromising your values

Last week I tried to make a key point—being honest is how you should conduct yourself when pursuing fair compensation for an injury.

Hergott: Advice tips: Be honest, try to get better

My key advice boils down to two basic points. If you were raised right, they’re easy to follow.

Hergott: Personal injury client tips: Be honest, try to get better

I sometimes wonder if those consulting with me are disappointed by the straight-forward legal advice that I give them.

Hergott: Chronic pain injuries often left to be suffered in silence

Rhetorical question: How many of us suffer from chronic pain?