Injuries

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…