College or university students in British Columbia or other Canadian provinces or territories have the prospect of furthering their studies across the border in the United States. However, the student must meet certain requirements and conditions to qualify for such...
Month: May 2017
Damage recovery after cross-border crash could be challenging
Motorcycle riders will always be at a higher risk than those protected by the enclosed frames of larger vehicles, along with safety belts and airbags. Authorities say most motorcycle injuries require the skills of orthopedic surgeons to repair the damage. Along...
U.S. immigration policies ruined school band’s trip to Victoria
One school district in Washington State recently banned all international trips across the border, including those to British Columbia. This decision was taken because of the likelihood of students being refused re-entry into the United States upon return. This is...
Cross-border personal injury lawsuits: Delayed whiplash damage
When victims of British Columbia motor vehicle accidents escape with no broken bones or gushing blood, they typically thank their lucky stars and walk away. However, those accidents may cause injuries with delayed symptoms that could cause chronic pain years later. A...
U.S. immigration policies pose school trip challenges
Schools across Canada have concerns about arranging school trips across the border. U.S. immigration policies are the cause, and although Canadian citizens or those with dual citizenship are not affected by the latest attempts at bans, some of the children may...
Cross-border day-tripping- Why extra insurance may be worth the few bucks
Most prudent travelers wouldn't dream of taking an international trip without purchasing at least some form of travel insurance. Yet scores of day-trippers cross the Canada-U.S. border without a thought that injury or illness might strike. Nothing could happen in the...