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This script describes making a personal injury claim, going to court, and dealing with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, called ICBC. | This script describes making a personal injury claim, going to court, and dealing with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, called ICBC. | ||
=Accident victims may get compensation== | ==Accident victims may get compensation== | ||
If you’re hurt in a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to get two types of compensation (payments): | If you’re hurt in a motor vehicle accident, you may be able to get two types of compensation (payments): | ||
*'''No-fault accident benefits''': everyone in BC who owns a vehicle must buy basic insurance from the [http://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx Insurance Corporation of British Columbia], called ICBC. This insurance pays money, called “accident benefits,” to people hurt in a vehicle accident. Even if you caused the accident, ICBC will pay you these no-fault accident benefits, as long as you’ve met the conditions of this insurance. Generally, these benefits include temporary total disability benefits (disability benefits for lost income up to $300 a week while you are disabled due to your injuries) and medical and rehabilitation benefits. | *'''No-fault accident benefits''': everyone in BC who owns a vehicle must buy basic insurance from the [http://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx Insurance Corporation of British Columbia], called ICBC. This insurance pays money, called “accident benefits,” to people hurt in a vehicle accident. Even if you caused the accident, ICBC will pay you these no-fault accident benefits, as long as you’ve met the conditions of this insurance. Generally, these benefits include temporary total disability benefits (disability benefits for lost income up to $300 a week while you are disabled due to your injuries) and medical and rehabilitation benefits. | ||
