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Year: 2017


Cross-border personal injury claims might follow Amtrak crash

Dec 27, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

On a recent Monday, an Amtrak train made its inaugural run of a new faster service that is scheduled to run between Vancouver, British Columbia and Eugene, Oregon. Unfortunately, the train left the tracks as it went around a bend. It was not immediately clear whether any Vancouver residents were among the deceased or the … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claims might follow Amtrak crash”

Traumatic brain injury symptoms and seeking help as a victim

Dec 24, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Are you one of many British Columbia residents who loves to take trips across the U.S. border to go shopping, see a show, or enjoy the beaches, parks and other attractions? While you probably do your best to stay safe on these occasions, the unfortunate possibility that you could be involved in an accident while … Continue reading “Traumatic brain injury symptoms and seeking help as a victim”

Cross-border personal injury can be costly and complicated

Dec 14, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

When British Columbia residents take short trips into the United States, they may not stop to consider the possibility of being in an accident or suffering another type of personal injury. However, even a shopping trip for a single day can result in a cross-border personal injury. Most people do not bother to get travel … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can be costly and complicated”

U.S. immigration laws related to change of visitor’s status

Dec 6, 2017 | U.S. Immigration

A British Columbia resident who is in the United States as a nonimmigrant and wishes to change that status may need to gather knowledge on the required steps to follow. Any change in U.S. immigration status must be done through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which is a component of the United States Department of Homeland … Continue reading “U.S. immigration laws related to change of visitor’s status”

Cross-border personal injury claims can be challenging

Nov 28, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Visitors to British Columbia at this time of the year may want to heed the warnings of the Vancouver Police Department who recently initiated a pedestrian safety campaign. According to statistics, the chances of being involved in an auto-pedestrian accident between the months of October and January are high, and navigating a cross-border personal injury … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claims can be challenging”

Tourists may need help with cross-border personal injury claims

Nov 22, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

British Columbia gets many visitors to its nature areas and camping grounds where they can enjoy the biking and hiking trails and ski slopes during winter time. However, not all tourists are prepared for the challenging driving conditions in which they can encounter fog, rain, sleet and snow. Extra careful driving is required to prevent … Continue reading “Tourists may need help with cross-border personal injury claims”

Cross-border personal injury threats to pedestrians

Nov 9, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

As winter sets in, authorities in British Columbia are taking special steps to improve pedestrian safety. With the change in weather conditions and the decrease of daylight hours, pedestrians become more vulnerable. Visitors from south of the border may want to take extra care if they move about as pedestrians because cross-border personal injury claims … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury threats to pedestrians”

U.S. immigration: Green card, visa — which do you need?

Oct 30, 2017 | U.S. Immigration

British Columbia residents who are planning to go to the United States for employment or other reasons may be confused about the requirements for legal entrance and the length of time they will be allowed to stay. With frequent changes to U.S. immigration regulations, it could be quite a challenge to navigate the necessary processes … Continue reading “U.S. immigration: Green card, visa — which do you need?”