You never expect to get into a car accident. When it happens to you, you may feel like your world has been turned upside down. You may be in the hospital, facing mounting medical bills and long-term physical therapy to get you back to your normal self. You may also be unable to work, and … Continue reading “Why it pays to hire a lawyer after a car crash”
Last week, your life was turned upside-down. You were driving home from work, when suddenly a distracted driver in the oncoming lane veered right into you—colliding with you head on. The intervening days since the accident have been a whirlwind. After spending several days in the hospital, you’re finally back at home. Reality is beginning … Continue reading “Recovering from an accident? Avoid social media.”
Whether you use it for work or play, riding a bicycle may feel very freeing. Pedaling down the street at your own pace is a lot more fun than sitting in traffic in your car – especially in these warm summer months. Despite the freedom cycling makes you feel, there should be one restriction: a … Continue reading “A good helmet is the number one priority for bicycle riders”
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 on the tarmac is most significant on wet weather days, mainly when precipitation occurs after a dry-weather … Continue reading “Road oil — unanticipated crash risk on British Columbia roads”
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 overcome with emotions of anger and despair. … Continue reading “Social media following personal injury: how to protect your case”
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 the lives of others in their vehicle or nearby. … Continue reading “Fatigued drivers could cause catastrophic car accidents”
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 necessarily consider the decisions made by the ICBC. The following ICBC decisions often … Continue reading “Options to recover damages after a British Columbia car accident”
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 multiplies significantly. When British Columbia residents on shopping or other trips … Continue reading “Distracted driving causes many accidents and injuries”
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 landing in the hospital rather than arriving at their destinations. … Continue reading “Speeding drivers risk lives of others to save a few minutes”
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 motorists are often the responsible parties in bike vs. car accidents. Reasons for the high number of motorcycle … Continue reading “Motorcycles linked to at least 10% of road fatalities”