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.
Feel free to explore the topics that matter most to you. And if something sparks a question or you’re ready to take the next step, we’re only a call or message away.
Latest Law articles by Tim Louis
Long-Term Disability Lawsuit
Long-Term Disability Lawsuit: Expert insights from long-term disability lawyer Tim Louis. Many of my long-term disability clients are under the mistaken belief that if they win at trial the judge will order the insurance company to pay my client one lump sum equivalent to the amount of each monthly payment multiplied by the number of months from the trial to
Personal Injury: Understanding Whiplash
Personal Injuries: Understanding Whiplash Whiplash is a relatively common personal injury caused by a sudden and forced rapid back-and-forth motion of the head. Most people associate whiplash with a vehicle crash, however, a personal injury like whiplash can also happen at any time, such as at the workplace, in sports, or from any type of fall or physical trauma.
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
