ICBC discontinues Vernon seniors care after he was hit by vehicle in 2023 [Video]

A retired firefighter who suffered significant injuries after being hit by a car while cycling says due to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) no-fault insurance system, he’s not getting the care he needs.

On May 16, 2023, Wakefield was hit by a vehicle while riding his ebike in Vernon, B.C., leaving him with multiple broken ribs, a broken scapula, a broken collar bone, and a concussion.

Wakefield has been getting care for his injuries, including mental health support, but at the end of December 2023, he says ICBC cut his funding.

“They decided they had enough and just cut me off, even though my doctor, my physiotherapist, massage therapist and mental health counsellor all requested more and they said, ‘No, we’ve given you enough, we’re cutting you off,’” said Wakefield.

Under BC’s no-fault insurance, crash victims can’t sue at-fault drivers and rely solely on ICBC for compensation, a …