Amtrak reported that it is investigating an incident in which one of its trains derailed on a recent Sunday afternoon. Claims of cross-border personal injury may result, as the train travelled between Vancouver and a city in Oregon. Reportedly, the derailment occurred in Washington state. According to Amtrak officials, the derailment occurred when the locomotive … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claims may follow Amtrak derailment”

Sometimes, victims of vehicle accidents do not realise they suffered brain injuries because the symptoms and signs of such injuries may be delayed. Brain scans sometimes miss injuries, and by the time they are diagnosed, damage may be life-changing. Victims may be unable to go back to work, and even their daily routines may become … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury claims need skilled guidance”

Anybody who has ever suffered injuries in a car accident will know how difficult it can be to deal with insurance companies at the time when a person is trying to recover and get back to work — or to life as it was before the crash. This could be even more challenging when an … Continue reading “Coping with medical bills after cross-border accident is tough”

Motorcycle riders will always be at a higher risk than those protected by the enclosed frames of larger vehicles, along with safety belts and airbags. Authorities say most motorcycle injuries require the skills of orthopedic surgeons to repair the damage. Along with the physical harm, there will be the financial loss to tend to, and if … Continue reading “Damage recovery after cross-border crash could be challenging”

When victims of British Columbia motor vehicle accidents escape with no broken bones or gushing blood, they typically thank their lucky stars and walk away. However, those accidents may cause injuries with delayed symptoms that could cause chronic pain years later. A medical evaluation after any collision is important for any attempts to recover damages … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury lawsuits: Delayed whiplash damage”

Most prudent travelers wouldn’t dream of taking an international trip without purchasing at least some form of travel insurance. Yet scores of day-trippers cross the Canada-U.S. border without a thought that injury or illness might strike. Nothing could happen in the span of a single day, right? In fact, traffic accidents are the number one … Continue reading “Cross-border day-tripping- Why extra insurance may be worth the few bucks”

Special road rules exist for vehicle operators on British Columbia roads between Oct. 1 and March 31. This is the time when a trip can be started in sunny weather conditions with unexpected stretches of ice, slush, compacted snow or heavy snowfall en route. With many commercial vehicles bringing supplies from below the border, there … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury threats posed by big rigs”

Sometimes, car accident injuries seem insignificant at first. However, even those that don’t involve blood or broken bones can have long-term consequences. Medical evaluation after any crash is necessary, and if a cross-border personal injury claim could result, it is of particular importance to gather the medical reports and bills related to justify claims for … Continue reading “Delayed injuries and cross-border personal injury lawsuits”

Accidents happen in split seconds, and injuries can be severe. If you suffer any injuries while travelling across the border between British Columbia and Washington State, pursuing financial relief can be quite a challenge. Fortunately, the lawyers at the Border Solutions Law Group focus on cross-border personal injury cases — in fact, they do not … Continue reading “The complexities of cross-border personal injury claims”

Personal injury claims can be challenging to navigate, but when it involves the laws of both Canada and the United States, those hurdles may overwhelm victims who simply seek recovery of damages. If a Seattle resident travels to Vancouver and is hurt by a negligent driver, the U.S. citizen must pursue cross-border personal injury litigation in … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury litigation poses unique challenges”