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Month: April 2020


Cross-border personal injury: Motorcyclists at higher risk

Apr 26, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Reportedly, the average Canadian motorcyclist, including in British Columbia, is almost 14% more likely to have a fatal collision compared to other motorists. When such an accident occurs during a trip south of the border, damage recovery may include complicated legal and administrative procedures. Having to deal with cross-border personal injury claims is not likely … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Motorcyclists at higher risk”

Drug impairment and cross-border personal injury claims

Apr 21, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Although recreational use of cannabis is legal in British Columbia, it of course remains dangerous to drive while impaired by drugs. Drivers are advised to arrange for a designated driver to do the driving, a taxi or another safe transport option. Sadly, some cannabis users drive after using cannabis, and because recreational use of this … Continue reading “Drug impairment and cross-border personal injury claims”

Cross-border personal injury claim can follow visual distraction

Apr 7, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Some British Columbia drivers do not realize that using a mobile phone causes visual distraction that could end in a serious or even deadly car accident. Authorities compare visual distractions with driving while blindfolded or with closed eyes. Anyone who is injured while travelling south of the border will likely have to deal with the … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claim can follow visual distraction”

Cross-border personal injury: Truck awareness can save lives

Apr 1, 2020 | Cross-border Personal Injury

When British Columbia residents travel across the border, they will likely share the road with big rigs. Road Safety BC says that the sheer size and weight differences between cars and commercial trucks put car occupants at four times higher risk of suffering fatal injuries in the event of a collision with a big rig. … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Truck awareness can save lives”