Here's the cold hard truth.

You may not like it. And you might not want to hear it. But it's better for everybody concerned if you understand it.

ICBC injury claims are about one thing and one thing only. Money. Financial compensation. Tha'ts it !

The driver you injured you, they aren't going to jail. Probably the worst thing that'll happen to them is that they'll have to pay more for their car insurance.

An apology for all the heartache you and your family have suffered - not going to happen. No one is going to tell you how sorry that are for everything you've been put through.

Want an acknowledgement from ICBC that the way they handled your claim has only added to your difficulties ? Ain't in the cards.

Is money a bad thing ? Not necessarily. Money can help make life a lot more comfortable for someone who has been injured.

Is money a poor replacement for your physical health and emotional pain ? That goes without saying.

But money is all the auto injury compensation system is designed to provide.

Nothing more. Nothing less.