It won’t be long before British Columbia snowbirds head home. It has become a trip that needs careful planning to comply with the Canadian government’s current travel requirements and restrictions. Up to recently, returning snowbirds had to present border officials with test results to prove they were healthy. However, the timeline allowed only 72 hours … Continue reading “Snowbirds must carefully plan their return to British Columbia”

Most British Columbia drivers do no more than 25% of their driving at night, but more than half of fatal car accidents occur at night. Driving on familiar roads does not reduce the risks of nighttime crashes. Drivers face risks such impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers at night, with darkness exacerbating the danger. The safest … Continue reading “Darkness brings one more risk for B.C. drivers”

Many people might have suffered the mental consequences of car accidents without linking them to the crash. Physical injuries like bruises, lacerations, broken bones, sprains and concussions are typically more apparent. However, the effects of mental trauma can persist long after the physical injuries have healed, but crash victims might not know what symptoms to look … Continue reading “Don’t forget mental well-being after car accidents”

Vehicle accidents account for more than 180 deaths in British Columbia each year, and hundreds more crash victims suffer life-changing injuries. According to statistics for 2015 through 2019, almost 70% of those who lost their lives were males. Furthermore, one in five victims were younger than 24 years old.  During that period, the average number of accident-related hospitalizations annually was just short … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injuries often caused by car accidents”

Snow, rain showers, wind and flurries are typical weather conditions in British Columbia. Environment Canada has urged motorists to take extra care on the roads and to avoid unnecessary driving. The new year kicked off with heavy snowfalls, icy winds, rain and hazardous road conditions. Sadly, several people lost their lives in car accidents over the … Continue reading “Environment Canada warns travellers of hazardous road conditions”

A significant percentage of spinal cord injuries in British Columbia are caused by auto or motorcycle accidents each year. Damage to the spinal column can result from injury to the ligaments, vertebrae, disks or damage to the spinal cord itself. The consequences of spinal cord injuries could be life-altering for the victims and their loved ones.  Not all spinal … Continue reading “What if you suffer a spinal cord injury south of the border?”

Regardless of how many winters a driver has successfully navigated British Columbia roads, unanticipated snow and ice could cause accidents in the blink of an eye. Whether it is a local driver travelling across the border to Seattle, or a Washington driver heading to Vancouver, winter driving hazards pose cross-border personal injury risks.  Adjust speed to … Continue reading “Complacency on British Columbia winter roads is life-threatening”

Pedestrians are always vulnerable in parking lots of shopping centres in Vancouver and other British Columbia cities. The chances of being struck by vehicles in darker winter weather are significantly higher if it rains simultaneously. However, these dangers are not limited to Vancouver, and people who travel to Seattle for shopping trips face similar risks in parking lots.  … Continue reading “Pedestrians vulnerable to personal injury during winter weather”

With the border between Canada and the United States open again, traffic between Vancouver and Seattle will likely return to pre-closure volumes. Many people on both sides of the border might plan trips to loved ones across the border to compensate for the lost time. However, the excitement might overshadow the importance of safe and … Continue reading “Holiday concerns: 9 in 10 car accidents in Canada are preventable”