Drivers in Vancouver and other cities in British Columbia are often caught unawares by unexpected slippery conditions on roadways. Oil residue is typically invisible, like black ice, leading to road accidents with potentially devastating consequences. The oil hazard...
Injuries
Social media following personal injury: how to protect your case
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...
Fatigued drivers could cause catastrophic car accidents
The fast pace of life often leads to drowsy and fatigued driving. Many lives have been lost in Vancouver due to individuals falling asleep while driving. Sometimes, the victims are on day trips south of the border. Sadly, such drivers risk their own lives, along with...
Options to recover damages after a British Columbia car accident
Sometimes, car accident victims in Vancouver fail to reach agreements with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). When that happens, they have other options to pursue financial relief. Vehicle owners need to know that a tribunal or civil court does not...
Distracted driving causes many accidents and injuries
Distracted driving has become one of the primary causes of car accidents in Vancouver and other cities in Canada. Anytime a driver’s eyes are taken off the road, hands are taken off the steering wheel, or one’s focus is taken off driving, the risk of crashing...
Speeding drivers risk lives of others to save a few minutes
Most speeding drivers in British Columbia and across Canada do so because they think travelling at high speeds saves time. That is a misconception because the time saved is typically insubstantial. In reality, they not only risk the lives of others, but they also risk...
Motorcycles linked to at least 10% of road fatalities
Motorcycles make up less than 3% of insured vehicles in British Columbia. However, at least 10% of the lives lost in road accidents in the province each year involve accidents with motorcycles. This does not necessarily mean motorcyclists are negligent because...
25% of fatal car accidents were linked to speed
Drivers in British Columbia who think speeding will bring them to their destinations more quickly should think twice. They might arrive a few minutes earlier or not at all. One-quarter of fatal car accidents nationwide are speed-related. Could saving time be more...
Challenges living with car accident-related spinal cord injuries
British Columbia residents who took to the roads over the holidays and crossed the paths of other negligent drivers may have entered the new year with mountains of medical bills, lost wages and more. Life after a car accident could be challenging, especially if...