Vujevic v Parnell, 2024 BCSC 1372
Irina Kordic and Jeff Nieuwenburg acted for Ms. Vujevic who was injured when a vehicle parked on the side of a road suddenly pulled out and struck her vehicle. The defendant claimed that her vehicle was not pulled over but in the middle of the roadway, arguing that Ms. Vujevic had crossed over the centre line to pass illegally. The judge did not accept these claims, and found the defendant wholly liable for the accident. Ms. Vujevic continued to work as a hairstylist following the collision, but her earrings and career advancement was affected by her injuries. After a trial in BC Supreme Court, Ms. Vujevic was awarded approximately $800,000 in damages.