Year: 2021

A significant percentage of spinal cord injuries in British Columbia are caused by auto or motorcycle accidents each year. Damage to the spinal column can result from injury to the ligaments, vertebrae, disks or damage to the spinal cord itself. The consequences of spinal cord injuries could be life-altering for the victims and their loved ones.  Not all spinal … Continue reading “What if you suffer a spinal cord injury south of the border?”

Regardless of how many winters a driver has successfully navigated British Columbia roads, unanticipated snow and ice could cause accidents in the blink of an eye. Whether it is a local driver travelling across the border to Seattle, or a Washington driver heading to Vancouver, winter driving hazards pose cross-border personal injury risks.  Adjust speed to … Continue reading “Complacency on British Columbia winter roads is life-threatening”

Pedestrians are always vulnerable in parking lots of shopping centres in Vancouver and other British Columbia cities. The chances of being struck by vehicles in darker winter weather are significantly higher if it rains simultaneously. However, these dangers are not limited to Vancouver, and people who travel to Seattle for shopping trips face similar risks in parking lots.  … Continue reading “Pedestrians vulnerable to personal injury during winter weather”

With the border between Canada and the United States open again, traffic between Vancouver and Seattle will likely return to pre-closure volumes. Many people on both sides of the border might plan trips to loved ones across the border to compensate for the lost time. However, the excitement might overshadow the importance of safe and … Continue reading “Holiday concerns: 9 in 10 car accidents in Canada are preventable”

With year-end festivities imminent in British Columbia, many people focus on fun and push safety to the back burner. Unfortunately, one person’s disregard for safety could cause another one’s death. For example, if an individual chooses to share a friend’s cannabis at a house party and then drives home. Cannabis users may not realize that … Continue reading “Drivers impaired for hours after inhaling cannabis”

Aging affects not only hearing and vision deterioration but also cognitive abilities. It happens over time, and drivers might not even be aware that they are risking their own and other people’s lives. There comes a time for older people to face that they can no longer operate their vehicles safely. Older British Columbia drivers … Continue reading “Diminished cognitive and physical abilities in older drivers”

According to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), young drivers in British Columbia are defined as teens aged 15 to 19 and young adults aged 20 to 24. The risks of a young driver being involved in a crash include lifestyle, social and biological factors. With the imminent opening of the border that will allow vaccinated Canadians … Continue reading “Most likely reasons for car accidents involving young drivers”