Monika Brooke, Author at Hillside Law Inc.

What is the Average Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury in Canada?

Most people are familiar with concussions, especially if they follow certain sports like boxing or hockey. You or someone you know may even have suffered a concussion, with approximately 200,000 occurring every year in Canada. While this is one of the most common types of traumatic brain injury, it is not the only one. Traumatic […]

Contested Divorce in Canada: What You Need to Know

Contested divorce in Canada is governed by the Federal Divorce Act, though there will be some differences in the procedures and documents involved according to each province. While divorce is not viewed in the same light as it was in the past, it is still quite often a very emotionally taxing, stressful experience. To reach […]

Wrongful Dismissal in BC: A Practical Guide

No one likes to be fired from a job, but wrongful dismissal makes an uncomfortable situation worse. Wrongful dismissal, in essence, refers to being fired in an unlawful manner. This can occur in more than one manner, so it is important to be aware of your rights to determine if you are the victim of […]

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How to Respond to a Wrongful Dismissal

If you have been fired from your job and believe it was a wrongful dismissal, you need to know your rights, which are protected by both federal law and the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia. These are measures put in place to hold employers accountable in the event of wrongful dismissal if they do […]

Have You Been the Victim of Disability Discrimination?

It’s a sad reality that many people today continue to face discrimination in one form or another. Sometimes it will be quite obvious, though on occasion it may be subtle, or manifest in a way that the person being discriminated against will question their own perception. What is Disability Discrimination? Disability discrimination can come in […]

What is a Lawyer Retainer?

When someone says they are going to call “their” lawyer, or when they refer to having a lawyer on retainer, what does that mean exactly? What is a lawyer retainer and how does it work? Many professional service providers will require a retainer and in the case of a lawyer retainer, it is meant to set the […]

Divorce Services in Penticton

When a marriage ends, there is a lot to deal with, from the emotional issues to the legal ones. Both can be difficult and complex, and unfortunately, the emotional side can make the legal aspect more challenging. Whether you are seeking a contested or uncontested divorce, it is a big step that can feel overwhelming. […]

What to Do If Your Disability Benefits Claim Was Denied

When a disability has left you unable to work either short-term or long-term, your insurance company is there to help you get by, or at least, they are supposed to be. What happens when your disability claim is denied, or the payments you have been receiving are terminated? When your life is upended and you […]

Dividing Family Property When You Separate

Family Law: Dividing Family Property When You Separate When building a life together with your partner, you have every hope and intention of staying together. But if the relationship dissolves, there is the question of how to divide the property that has been accumulated over your time together and what each partner has a right […]

ICBC Changes 2020 – No Fault Insurance

Significant recent changes to the way compensation is paid to personal injury victims across BC have been making national news headlines. Two major and fundamental shifts in government guidelines for the handling of personal injury compensation give ICBC the power to decide the amount of compensation victims receive, whilst also leaving them to pay for […]

Author: Monika Brooke

What is the Average Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury in Canada?

Contested Divorce in Canada: What You Need to Know

Wrongful Dismissal in BC: A Practical Guide

How to Respond to a Wrongful Dismissal

Have You Been the Victim of Disability Discrimination?

What is a Lawyer Retainer?

Divorce Services in Penticton

What to Do If Your Disability Benefits Claim Was Denied

Dividing Family Property When You Separate

ICBC Changes 2020 – No Fault Insurance

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