Legal Insights from Tim Louis & Company
Helping You Understand Long-Term Disability, Personal Injury, Employment Law, and Estate Issues in British Columbia
At Tim Louis & Company, we believe that legal advice should be clear, accessible, and grounded in real-life experience. That’s exactly what you’ll find here on our blog. Whether you’re dealing with a denied long-term disability claim, navigating a workplace issue, or facing the complexities of estate planning or probate, our posts are written with you in mind.
From our office in Vancouver, British Columbia, we’ve spent decades helping people across BC make informed decisions about their legal rights. This blog is an extension of that commitment — a place where we share timely updates, explain key legal issues in plain language, and offer insights based on the cases we handle every day.
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Latest Law articles by Tim Louis
Chronic Pain & Long-Term Disability Claims
Chronic Pain & Long-Term Disability Claims – Contact Tim Louis Suffering injuries from an accident or mishap can be a frustrating experience. Ongoing chronic pain some individuals experience is a general term but is a reality that numerous accident victims have to learn to cope with even after fulfilling their medical treatments. If you find it challenging to get through
Wills Variation in B.C. – Have you been left out of a will?
Wills Variation in B.C. If you have not been adequately provided for in your parent’s or spouse’s will, it may be possible to get a court to vary the Will. In British Columbia, the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) governs Wills. Even if a Will is valid under the WESA Act, a court will vary the Will if adequate
Undercompensation of Mental Distress Damages in Disability Insurance
Disability Insurance: Undercompensation of Mental Distress Damages Insights into Disability Insurance undercompensation by Long-Term Disability Lawyer Tim Louis Introduction Disability insurance is contractual in nature. When a disability insurer denies benefits to a disabled claimant, the claimant may sue for breach of contract to recover the benefits. Additionally, the claimant may seek mental distress damages, punitive damages, and special costs.
What is Wrongful Dismissal?
What is Wrongful Dismissal? If you’ve been terminated by your employer, or just want a clear understanding of your rights when it comes to wrongful dismissal law in BC, you’ve come to the right place. We always encourage employees to seek advice from an experienced legal team that specializes in employment law; however, we also like to educate our clients
Slip and Fall Injuries in British Columbia
Slip and Fall Injuries in British Columbia Many people in British Columbia are injured every year due to slip and fall accidents. These types of injuries can occur in almost any location, whether it is from a wet floor at a grocery store, or an uneven sidewalk. Injuries can also result from accidents due to snow, ice, liquid, or any
Why You Should Hire a Long-Term Disability Lawyer
Why You Should Hire a Long-Term Disability Lawyer Disability insurance is an affordable option to protect you financially if you have an accident at work and become injured or ill. If you cannot perform your job due to injury, you should receive a monthly benefit resulting from a psychological or disabling physical condition. Sadly, employees are often denied or cut
