Truckers who haul cargo between Canadian provinces, including British Columbia, and the U.S. are vulnerable if they are unfamiliar with the laws applicable to big rigs south of the border. The Hours of Service rules in the United States differ from the Canadian standards, and noncompliance can interfere with their trips. Along with citations and … Continue reading “Canadian truckers a risk of cross-border personal injury”

Many British Columbia residents take frequent trips across the border for business, shopping, entertainment or other reasons. Accidents happen in the blink of an eye, and when they happen during such trips, dealing with cross-border personal injury claims could be daunting. In some cases, life-changing injuries lead to significant financial problems, and dealing with insurance … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can happen in the blink of an eye”

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on a recent Thursday, a driver of a minivan lost his life when an SUV smashed into his vehicle while he was waiting in the queue to clear the border into British Columbia. This would naturally be a traumatizing time for the surviving family members, and it might be complicated by … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: 1 killed, 1 injured in fiery crash”

With the summer season just around the corner, many people are already planning vacations, road trips, or camping and weekend getaways on both sides of the border. While these trips can be fun, its important to remember that road safety will factor into how memorable your family vacation turns out to be. When you are … Continue reading “Summer Safety Kits For Vehicles”

Although Vancouver and Seattle typically don’t receive as much rain in May as other times of the year, it is still a real possibility, and when it happens, it increases accident risks. Many British Columbia residents might be anxious to get out after the long, cold winter, and travelling south to Seattle might be the … Continue reading “Risks of cross-border personal injury when driving in spring rain”

On April 1, specific changes took effect in the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia car insurance regulations. These changes could severely impact the outcome of any claims that follow car accidents. It could be even more daunting to obtain benefits in a case of cross-border personal injury that happens while Vancouver residents are visiting Seattle … Continue reading “ICBC changes will impact cross-border personal injury claims”