Fatigued drivers risk their own lives, the lives of other road users and even pedestrians. Lives are lost or severely affected by drivers in British Columbia who might not even realize that they are impaired by fatigue. Sufficient sleep is the primary way to prevent...
Many car accident victims are grateful to come out alive, only to battle with life-altering mental health issues. Some have to deal with anxiety and flashbacks whenever they drive or travel as passengers on busy roads. Others have insomnia that affects their personal...
Even if there are no broken bones and open wounds, car accidents can cause long-lasting pain and suffering. However, British Columbia residents are eligible for specific treatments at minimal or no cost if they seek treatment in a timely manner. There is a deadline of...
Vancouver's spring officially started on March 20. However, April is still cool and wet, and it can still at the higher elevations in British Columbia. This means the driving conditions can vary from hour to hour. Drivers must anticipate all possibilities because...
Victims of car accidents often continue dealing with the mental consequences long after physical injuries have healed. Sometimes, the crash victim is physically ready to return to work but lacks mental healing strategies. Although help is available, it comes at a...
It won't be long before British Columbia snowbirds head home. It has become a trip that needs careful planning to comply with the Canadian government's current travel requirements and restrictions. Up to recently, returning snowbirds had to present border officials...
Most British Columbia drivers do no more than 25% of their driving at night, but more than half of fatal car accidents occur at night. Driving on familiar roads does not reduce the risks of nighttime crashes. Drivers face risks such impaired, distracted and aggressive...
Many people might have suffered the mental consequences of car accidents without linking them to the crash. Physical injuries like bruises, lacerations, broken bones, sprains and concussions are typically more apparent. However, the effects of mental trauma can...
Vehicle accidents account for more than 180 deaths in British Columbia each year, and hundreds more crash victims suffer life-changing injuries. According to statistics for 2015 through 2019, almost 70% of those who lost their lives were males. Furthermore, one in...
A serious accident can turn your whole life upside-down. One minute, you’re happy and carefree – and the next, you’re in a hospital bed, unable to work or care for your children. When the accident is the result of someone else’s negligence, it can be easy to be...
