Cross-border personal injury can happen in the blink of an eye

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 and laws on both sides of the border could be overwhelming.

Common injuries include whiplash, which is typically caused by the rapid movement of the head and neck upon the impact of a collision. It usually causes soft tissue, ligament and tendon injuries in the neck, shoulders and back. It could also cause traumatic brain injuries if the motion caused the brain to smash into the walls of the skull. This could happen even without impact to the head.

Many of the most common car accident injuries are invisible, especially immediately after a crash when adrenaline levels are high. However, a variety of symptoms can become evident days or even weeks after the accident. Medical examinations immediately after an auto accident are crucial because that can start the trail of medical bills and reports that will be crucial when claims are later filed for recovery of damages.

When a British Columbia resident is the victim of a wreck while on a trip south of the border, it might be a good idea to seek the support and guidance of an experienced cross-border personal injury lawyer. Legal counsel with licensing in both jurisdictions might be the best person to assist with the pursuit of claims for financial relief. A lawyer with comprehensive knowledge of the civil justice systems and insurance dealings in both British Columbia and Washington can be an invaluable asset in the quest to recover economic and noneconomic damages.