On a sunny July morning in 2024, two BC men set off for a scenic motorcycle ride through the Okanagan. By mid-morning, their trip turned tragic when both crashed into an unmarked gravel excavation on Highway 33. The site, lacking cones, barricades or adequate signage, sent both riders flying off their bikes and tumbling down a steep embankment, resulting in serious injury.

Unfortunately, this accident exposed a deeper issue: under British Columbia’s no-fault ICBC insurance model, no one can be held legally accountable — not the contractor, not the government — for dangerous road conditions, even in cases of clear negligence.

Critics argue that no-fault insurance removes incentives for safety by eliminating the threat of legal consequences. Now, victims must rely solely on ICBC’s compensation and experience  bureaucratic delays, inconsistent coverage, and a lack of transparency.  This system  promises support, but too often leaves victims injured, frustrated, and without recourse.  See full November 2024 article here:  https://vancouversun.com/news/motorcyclists-bc-highway-no-fault-insurance#:~:text=Under%20no%2Dfault%2C%20no%20one,Article%20content