Remember that you have up to 2 years to file for a lawsuit. At any rate, it's best to consult a collision lawyer and seek their professional opinion instead of ours about this. Most lawyers have a free 1/2 consultation where you can ask about preliminary questions like these.
If your body shop is ICBC approved, and the repair is not up to your satisfaction, there are means for you to follow to have problem addressed. I don't remember the details right now, so it's best for you to check that out on ICBC.com.
-Lik |