We help both Canadians and Americans navigate the legal challenges imposed by an international boundary, by knowing the laws on both sides of the border which affect you.
While both the US and Canadian legal systems evolved out of the same British legal tradition, subtle distinctions in procedural and substantive law exist today between the two countries. Hiring a lawyer capable of navigating the challenges posed by these distinctions can make the difference between success and failure in your case.
- Largest verdict to date against ICBC insured driver, $12.3 Million.
- Confidential settlement under U.S. law for two Canadian victims killed in a 1998 collision on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch Border Crossing.
- US $4.97 Million settlement (insurance policy limits) for five victims of a 2004 Peace Arch collision, including $1 Million from Ferndale, WA bar for alcohol overservice.
- US $3.6 Million jury verdict for Canadian teenager who suffered traumatic brain injury resulting in schizophrenia.
- Confidential US settlement for six Canadian victims of a multi-car pileup collision.
- US $1.5 million jury verdict for partial loss of use of dominant arm for 11 year old boy.
- US $1.49 Million jury verdict for serious orthopaedic injuries suffered by teenage girl in rollover/ejection type collision.
- US $1.1 Million jury verdict for mild traumatic brain injury suffered by 15 year old boy.
- US $500,000 federal jury verdict, including judge awarded attorneys' fees and injunction, against American distributor of Canadian cosmetics manufacturer.
- $210,000 settlement including costs and disbursements for orthopaedic injuries suffered by American woman who fell at Vancouver area ski hill.
For more information see our Notable BC and Washington Cases.
If you're facing the prospect of filing a lawsuit across the border to recover damages or vindicate your rights, you deserve a legal team with a proven track record of success in handling complex cross border litigation. You need Cross Border Law Corporation on your side.
Don't wait, pick up your phone and dial 604-742-4242 now for a free no-obligation consultation about your case.
*These are excellent results. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes. Case values are based on a multitude of factors, including severity of the injury, length of disability, changes to lifestyle, wage loss, past and future medical expenses, and trial jurisdiction, as well as effectiveness of counsel.
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