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Month: September 2017


When your cross-border personal injury takes a turn for the worse

Sep 28, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Vehicle accidents are generally traumatic experiences, and this could be even worse if you happen to be involved in a crash while on a visit from British Columbia to Washington State. The fact that this happened across the border could complicate matters considerably. Not only will two jurisdictions be involved, but you may have to … Continue reading “When your cross-border personal injury takes a turn for the worse”

To pay or not to pay? Subrogation liens arising out of a BC MVA

Sep 27, 2017 | Canadian Immigration Law

The next time you assist an American citizen involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in British Columbia, you should note that PIP liens are not recoverable in British Columbia. Say you manage to settle a client’s BC mva claim for $25,000 all inclusive, with a subrogation lien of $5,000 by your client’s PIP … Continue reading “To pay or not to pay? Subrogation liens arising out of a BC MVA”

Cross-border personal injury and death in head-on crash

Sep 27, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

When injuries are suffered, and lives are lost in car accidents that are caused by the negligence of other parties, personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits often follow. These are typically challenging times which can be made even harder if it involves cross-border personal injury. When residents of British Columbia or another Canadian province are … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury and death in head-on crash”

Congress Moves on Long-Awaited Border Pre-Clearance Bill

Sep 27, 2017 | Canadian Immigration Law

For anybody who has flown out of Vancouver International Airport or from a handful of other major Canadian airports, U.S. border pre-clearance is likely something they are at least somewhat familiar with. Border pre-clearance allows U.S. customs officials to screen travellers heading to the U.S. while still in Canada. Now, following the passage of an … Continue reading “Congress Moves on Long-Awaited Border Pre-Clearance Bill”

U.S. immigration: Rules for minors travelling from Canada to U.S.

Sep 20, 2017 | U.S. Immigration

In an effort to prevent runaways and abductions in British Columbia and other provinces, there are strict laws at both the U.S. and Canada border posts. U.S. immigration officials will require certain documents to prove that minors are travelling across the border with the consent of parents or guardians. This applies to unaccompanied minors that … Continue reading “U.S. immigration: Rules for minors travelling from Canada to U.S.”

Cross-border personal injury due to distracted driving

Sep 11, 2017 | Cross-border Personal Injury

According to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, the number of fatalities that result from distractions when driving exceeds the total number of impaired-related deaths on the province’s roads. The analysis provides no information about the number of cross-border personal injury claims that result from distracted driving; however, those that do arise could be challenging. … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury due to distracted driving”

U.S. immigration: Green card for Canadian marrying U.S. citizen

Sep 5, 2017 | U.S. Immigration

When a resident of British Columbia, or another Canadian province or territory, marries a U.S. citizen, he or she may apply for a permanent U.S. residency. This will be an adjustment of that person’s current immigration status. The procedures under the U.S. immigration laws can be complicated, and legal counsel may be helpful. The process … Continue reading “U.S. immigration: Green card for Canadian marrying U.S. citizen”