Year: 2020

The Public Health Agency of Canada says car accidents cause one-third of unscheduled hospitalizations and deaths in British Columbia and across the country. However, according to Transport Canada, nine of every 10 crashes are preventable. Most of the accidents result from not observing the rules of the road. One of the main causes of these … Continue reading “Auto accidents a leading cause of Canadian injuries and death”

According to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada, 65% of drivers nationwide, including British Columbia, fit their vehicles with winter tires. They do this regardless of whether they drive in areas with or without snow. A survey showed that more and more drivers realize that winter tires’ tread patterns allow better control while driving … Continue reading “Winter tires could prevent cross-border personal injury claims”

Road accident statistics show that one in four fatal car accidents in Canada involved driver distractions. While crashes in British Columbia could lead to complicated lawsuits and insurance claims, distracted driving accidents that happen during trips south of the border could prove to be even more challenging to navigate. Cross-border personal injury claims require knowledge and … Continue reading “Distractions can lead to cross-border personal injury claims”

According to research, automobile crashes cause most of the accidental deaths in British Columbia across all age groups. Along with the emotional trauma suffered by surviving family members and injured crash victims comes significant unanticipated financial consequences. This could be more complicated if it involves cross-border personal injury. Looking at specific statistics shows why drivers … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury caused by car accidents”

Spinal cord injuries could be catastrophic, and navigating insurance and legal proceedings if another party’s negligence caused it could exacerbate the trauma. Suppose the victim is a Vancouver resident who travelled to Seattle, where a negligent driver caused a crash. Under such circumstances, any subsequent efforts to seek financial relief for cross-border personal injury would … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Living with spinal cord damage”

British Columbia residents in Vancouver are not used to extreme weather conditions. Snowfalls occur only on an average of 10 days per year and seldom more than 1 cm deep. In contrast, Vancouver is the foggiest, wettest city in Canada. Although it rains throughout the year, during the winter, it could rain incessantly. Driving and … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury risks higher in winter months”