Tim Louis Law - Legal Services in British Columbia
For over 40 years, Tim Louis & Co Law Firm in Vancouver has represented clients throughout British Columbia.
Since 1984, Tim Louis has fought to protect the rights of his clients and provide the best legal support, whether in trial or through his valuable guidance.
If you have been denied disability claims from your insurance company, suffered a personal injury, were wrongfully terminated or left out of a will, you need guidance to get the compensation you deserve.
Tim Louis Law Firm in Vancouver, British Columbia has been providing legal services for over 40 years, representing clients all across the province. Under the leadership of Tim Louis, the law firm has been committed to protecting the rights of clients and providing them with the best legal support, whether through trial representation or legal guidance. The law firm focuses on helping clients with disability claims, personal injury cases, wrongful termination, and estate litigation. With a dedicated team that keeps clients involved in every step of the process, and a commitment from Tim Louis to always be accessible to his clients, the law firm strives to ensure that clients receive the compensation they deserve.
“My team works with you and keeps you involved in your file every step of the way. As for me, I make it a high priority to always be accessible to my clients… from the moment I’m retained until the final settlement date.”
How can we help? Legal Services
Long-Term Disability
If you have long-term disability insurance coverage, and are suffering from a debilitating illness or injury, then you deserve compensation. Tim Louis has consistently fought for his clients to ensure they get the long-term disability benefits they deserve.
Personal Injury
A slip and fall injury can get worse over time and cause not only pain, but also a loss of income. If it was the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.
*Please note: Tim Louis does not provide services for WorkSafe BC.
Wrongful Dismissal
Being terminated or dismissed from your employment can be one of the most stressful experiences you ever encounter. Do not accept whatever compensation your employer is offering without first taking the advice of an experienced employment lawyer.
Estate Litigation – Wills Variation
If a Will does not make adequate provisions for the proper maintenance and support of the deceased’s spouse and/or children, application can be made to vary a Will. In BC, this is common in blended families, or in cases where a Will does not treat children equally. Have you been disinherited?If you’re in need of legal services in British Columbia, give us a call. At Tim Louis Law, we’re dedicated to providing the best legal representation and guidance possible to ensure you receive the compensation and support you deserve. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.
Tim Louis - Winner of the Harry Rankin QC Pro Bono Award
Tim Louis, a highly experienced lawyer in Vancouver, has dedicated his career to serving the public and those in need. Recently, his outstanding commitment to pro bono service was recognized when he was awarded the prestigious Harry Rankin QC Pro Bono Award by the Canadian Bar Association on June 11, 2022. This award is a testament to Tim Louis’ unwavering dedication to helping those who cannot afford legal representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Though this list is by no means exhaustive, you might well want to consider contacting a lawyer for advice where any of the following are involved:
- A large amount of money is at stake
- You’ve been injured in an accident
- Serious damage to property has occurred
- Disputes involving children
- If you’ve been served (you’re being sued)
- A very emotional situation where you need a rational third party involved as intermediary
- Starting a business
Sound Legal Advice is Worth It
One of the changes I’ve noticed in my law practice over the years is the increase in the number of people suffering stress-related injuries from motor vehicle accidents. No longer is it a question of just the pure physical injuries such as broken bones, whiplash etc. that brings them to my office.
There was a time when the Courts were not sympathetic to these types of claims in motor vehicle accidents except in the most horrific of cases. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] was accepted as an outcome for soldiers returning from the battlefield but not associated with motor vehicle accidents. This is no longer the case. There is a growing recognition in the Courts that this very disabling condition can just as easily result from motor vehicle accidents. I have many recent cases where psychiatrists have been called upon to give expert evidence at trial on this very possibility.
Because it is an invisible disability, initially it may be missed by your family doctor and your lawyer. I recently had a case where the client’s physical injuries were quite minor and my client was prepared to accept ICBC’s offer based on these physical injuries alone. Given my sensitivity to the potential for PTSD in motor vehicle accidents, I have become alert to cues that signal the possible existance of this condition. In this case, I referred my client to a psychiatrist who diagnosed PTSD. This diagnosis opened the door to a claim for future loss of income as there are much longerterm effects of PTSD which can affect a person’s ability to work.
My client’s claim without the diagnosis of PTSD was worth approximately $30,000.00. With the recognition of the impacts of PTSD, his claim was worth approximately $300,000.00.
Invisibile disabilities are easily overlooked. This is just one more reason why you should never accept ICBC’s offer without very careful consideration and sound legal advice.
You prove emotional distress by obtaining an expert diagnosis from a doctor, counsellor, psychologist, or a psychiatrist to support emotional distress.
