Drivers in British Columbia who think speeding will bring them to their destinations more quickly should think twice. They might arrive a few minutes earlier or not at all. One-quarter of fatal car accidents nationwide are speed-related. Could saving time be more important than saving lives? Driving a distance of 40 km at the posted … Continue reading “25% of fatal car accidents were linked to speed”
British Columbia drivers who are 80 years or older must undergo tests to assess their ability to continue driving safely. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia mandates the requirements for these tests. The goal is to ensure senior drivers remain independent but also safe behind the wheel for as long as possible, without suffering personal … Continue reading “Seniors face unique age-related personal injury risks”
British Columbia residents who took to the roads over the holidays and crossed the paths of other negligent drivers may have entered the new year with mountains of medical bills, lost wages and more. Life after a car accident could be challenging, especially if victims suffer spinal cord injuries. The severity of such injuries depends … Continue reading “Challenges living with car accident-related spinal cord injuries”
The borders between Canada and the United States remain closed for nonessential travelling. However, some people might have questions about what constitutes essential or nonessential. Any trips across the U.S. border for recreational reasons, attending cultural events, gambling or tourism are regarded as nonessential. However, trade and business travel are not restricted. Broadly, travel is … Continue reading “Is business travel between British Columbia and the US allowed?”
The Public Health Agency of Canada says car accidents cause one-third of unscheduled hospitalizations and deaths in British Columbia and across the country. However, according to Transport Canada, nine of every 10 crashes are preventable. Most of the accidents result from not observing the rules of the road. One of the main causes of these … Continue reading “Auto accidents a leading cause of Canadian injuries and death”
Many Canadians in British Columbia and other provinces have chosen to bear the cold of winter instead of making their usual trips to warmer areas in the United States. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has eased travel restrictions to allow Canadian snowbirds to fly to their warmer destinations, where they would typically spend about four … Continue reading “Many snowbirds put off by U.S. health hazards”
US immigration extended border closure once again With the possibility of border closures and travel restrictions changing at any time, British Columbia residents may be unsure of their rights to travel. U.S. immigration laws have specific entry requirements. In turn, Canadian officials discourage travelling across international borders. Thus, before planning a trip to the United … Continue reading “US immigration extended border closure once again”
If you have been injured outside of your home country, navigating the injury claims process is twice as complicated. At Border Solutions Law Group, cross-border is the only type of injury case we handle. Drawing from our experience helping thousands of clients in Vancouver and Seattle, we’ve outlined four key points that will impact the … Continue reading “Five Things Your Should Know About Cross-Border Injury Claims”
If you were injured outside of your home country, will you have a harder time gaining compensation? In a word, yes. Getting fair treatment in one country is already a challenge. Insurers necessarily try to minimize their payout. It’s up to you to prove your claim. But when an accident happens in a different country, … Continue reading “Are Cross-Border Injury Claims Harder To Fight?”
The popular perception is that personal injury cases are worth far more in the U.S. than in Canada. This is not always the case. Rushing into a lawsuit in BC or Washington without knowing how the law and insurers work in both jurisdictions is risky. Without the benefit of experience, it can lead to disappointingly … Continue reading “Are Cross-Border Injury Claims Worth More In The U.S.?”