British Columbia residents who suffer debilitating injuries often find it challenging to secure long-term disability benefits. If a cross-border personal injury caused the disability, the process could be even more difficult. Any accident in another country will involve laws and insurance companies from two jurisdictions, adding to the challenges. Denied benefits claims after years of … Continue reading “Denied long-term disability after a cross-border personal injury?”

Many commercial truck drivers that cross the border between British Columbia and Washington State are independent contractors. The fact that they are responsible for their own expenses in the event of an accident may create concern. Cross-border personal injury lawsuits can be challenging to navigate because a victim has to deal with the laws and … Continue reading “How do big-rig drivers deal with cross-border personal injury?”

British Columbia residents and those in Washington frequently travel across the border for business or pleasure. Of course, accidents can occur at pretty much anyplace and at any time. Regardless of whether a Vancouver resident suffers injuries in Seattle, or a U.S. citizen is involved in a car crash in British Columbia, cross-border personal injury claims … Continue reading “Dealing with cross-border personal injury to the spinal cord”

On a recent Saturday, a 46-year-old British Columbia man suffered a fatal injury at the Extreme Air Park in Richmond. This man’s family may pursue financial relief through the British Columbia civil justice system. However, such claims may be significantly more complicated when it involves a cross-border personal injury claim. Such was the case in … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claim at trampoline park dismissed”

The legal proceedings of personal injury lawsuits in British Columbia and Seattle differ significantly. For this reason, navigation of a cross-border personal injury claim in the event of an accident in a neighbouring country can be particularly challenging. Fortunately, the focuses their practice on such cases — in fact, cross-border claims are the only types … Continue reading “Are all cross-border personal injury suits financially viable?”

On a recent Monday, an Amtrak train made its inaugural run of a new faster service that is scheduled to run between Vancouver, British Columbia and Eugene, Oregon. Unfortunately, the train left the tracks as it went around a bend. It was not immediately clear whether any Vancouver residents were among the deceased or the … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claims might follow Amtrak crash”

Are you one of many British Columbia residents who loves to take trips across the U.S. border to go shopping, see a show, or enjoy the beaches, parks and other attractions? While you probably do your best to stay safe on these occasions, the unfortunate possibility that you could be involved in an accident while … Continue reading “Traumatic brain injury symptoms and seeking help as a victim”

When British Columbia residents take short trips into the United States, they may not stop to consider the possibility of being in an accident or suffering another type of personal injury. However, even a shopping trip for a single day can result in a cross-border personal injury. Most people do not bother to get travel … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury can be costly and complicated”

Visitors to British Columbia at this time of the year may want to heed the warnings of the Vancouver Police Department who recently initiated a pedestrian safety campaign. According to statistics, the chances of being involved in an auto-pedestrian accident between the months of October and January are high, and navigating a cross-border personal injury … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claims can be challenging”

British Columbia gets many visitors to its nature areas and camping grounds where they can enjoy the biking and hiking trails and ski slopes during winter time. However, not all tourists are prepared for the challenging driving conditions in which they can encounter fog, rain, sleet and snow. Extra careful driving is required to prevent … Continue reading “Tourists may need help with cross-border personal injury claims”