Michael Yawney QC was retained by a Vernon woman who was seriously injured while a passenger in a vehicle.  Mr. Yawney was actively involved in ensuring that the client received the proper rehabilitation and assistance to promote recovery from her injuries, which included a moderate brain injury.  The matter was resolved prior to trial for $2.85 million including future care, future income loss, in trust claims for family members that had to assist the client, as well as the costs of pursuing the legal action to enforce her claim.

A man in his 40’s that worked in the oil patch on drilling rigs was referred to Michael Yawney QC by a friend. The man had suffered a serious ankle injury that required surgery. He had a protracted period of recovery where he could not work, and his plans for further training to move up the chain of command on the oil rigs was delayed by a few years.  While he recovered well, he was left with residual discomfort that made the job much more difficult. Mr. Yawney was able to resolve his claim prior to trial for $350,000.00 plus costs and disbursements.

A local motorcycle association referred a man from Alberta to Michael Yawney QC to assist him with his claim for injuries from an accident where a BC driver pulled out in front of him on Hwy 97 without warning.
The man suffered serious orthopedic injuries that required multiple surgeries and an extended stay in hospital. His injuries also affected his capacity to work as a mechanic, reducing the amount of work he could sustain post accident.  Mr. Yawney was able to resolve the claim against the BC driver despite liability being contested and the presence of deduction issues regarding the client’s own insurer. The claim was resolved for $750,000.00 plus costs and disbursements, and the client continues to receive disability benefits from his own insurer as well as coverage for physio and other future care items.

A husband and wife from Kelowna retained Michael Yawney QC to represent them after they were rear ended in City traffic, stopped at a light. Both suffered soft tissue injuries that required significant physiotherapy and massage, as well as pain medications. Their claims were settled collectively for over $175,000.00 plus costs and disbursements.

A young man from Prince George BC retained Michael Yawney QC to pursue a claim for injuries suffered in a roll over accident on the Yellowhead Hwy. The client was asleep at the time of the accident and there were issues in terms of who was actually driving the vehicle at the time of the roll over. The young man suffered soft tissue, head and shoulder injuries in the accident. Unfortunately, he also suffered subsequent work injuries and injuries from a further motor vehicle accident that complicated the assessment of his injuries and damages. Fortunately, the client was able to return to work and substantially recover from his injuries. His claim was settled prior to trial for $200,000.00 plus costs and disbursements.