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ICBC CLAIM LIMITS AND NEW 2020 NO FAULT PROPOSALS

Morgyn Chandler

Lawyer, Partner

mchandler@helpforme.ca

604-269-8500

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Education

Admitted to British Columbia Bar, 2009

LL.B., University of British Columbia, 2008

B.A. with Distinction, University of Victoria, 2005

RSL (Russian as a second language) diploma, School of Russian and Asian Studies, St. Petersburg State University, 2004

Languages

English

Areas of Practice

Personal Injury

Estate Litigation

Insurance Denials

Product Liability

memberships

Vice President, Cowichan Valley Bar Association

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Member, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia

Member, Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce

Accomplishments

Instructor, Paralegal Certificate and Diploma Program at Vancouver Community College

Speaker, Traumatic Brain Injury 2018, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, Neurosurgeon Perspective presented with Dr. Navraj Heran

Speaker, Employment Law Section 2013/2014, Canadian Bar Association, How to Prove a claim for Mental Distress

Speaker, Civil Law for Criminal Lawyers 2012, Continuing Legal Education Society of BC, ICBC vis-à-vis the CCC; How Criminal Court proceedings may affect civil matters, with James T. McBride, David D. McWhinnie, Margaret Stanier and Mark V.C. Virgin

Volunteer Lawyer at the 2018 Pro Bono Going Public Advice-a-thon

Speaker, 2018 “Hot Tips” event presented by the CBA Women Lawyer’s Forum

“I don’t like to see anyone at a disadvantage, and that’s what happens in an ICBC claim. The injured party is entering the playing field without any notion of what the rules are, and the other party – ICBC – wrote the rule book. I get the greatest satisfaction from helping people through an incredibly difficult time and then leading them to the best result, for them.”

ABOUT

Morgyn has over 10 years of experience as a trial lawyer in BC. She regularly represents clients in the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the British Columbia Court of Appeal. Morgyn’s practice is focused on Estate Litigation and Personal Injury law.

Determined and astute, she develops effective legal strategies and boasts a track record of winning exceptional rewards for her clients. Her trial experience is an asset that enables her to find effective and practical solutions for her clients using every dispute resolution tool available.

She’s also a frequent lecturer, contributor, and speaker. With her in-depth understanding, she helps people get through some of the most difficult and stressful times of their lives. She also educates professionals so that they too can better serve those in need.

Articles written by this lawyer

Legal Articles

Canada’s top court signals to the Provincial appellate courts that they should defer to trial Judges who believe the victims of assault

In the criminal prosecution of sexual assault cases, the prosecution often grapples with a lack of corroborating evidence. Many times, the key witness in a

Vote No to No Fault

On October 24, 2020 there is a provincial election that is taking place in British Columbia. The BC NDP is advancing a new plan for

“Morgyn was incredibly helpful. She was always kindly explaining all the different processes and listening to our concerns. Thank you so much, I was lucky to have you in this situation.”

Thaiyo S.