Vancouver Immigration And Cross-Border Injury Law Blog

The consequences of car accidents typically go far beyond physical injuries. Concussions, lacerations, bruises and bone fractures could also be accompanied by psychological trauma. The mental trauma is exacerbated by further stresses of filing insurance claims and discussing possible lawsuits with lawyers. All of these matters become even more complicated if it involves a British … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury and its impact on mental health”

Anyone in British Columbia who gets into a vehicle is at risk of being an accident victim. The consequences can affect people in various ways, and if it involves cross-border personal injury, it might be a good idea to seek legal counsel. Each car accident is unique, and so are the resulting injuries. Thus, the … Continue reading “How to deal with cross-border personal injury”

Since travel between Canada and the United States was limited in late March to essential border crossings, commercial vehicle traffic is picking up again. Reportedly, big rig traffic from the border into British Columbia and other Canadian provinces dropped by about 22% to almost 86,000 trucks in the last week of May, compared to the … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury risks for commercial truck drivers”

A 2018 study showed that more than 50% of respondents nationwide, including British Columbia, admitted to driving vehicles while under the influence of cannabis. Moreover, most believed that, after using cannabis, their driving skills are better than that of sober, non-cannabis users. Recovering damages could be complicated when a cannabis-impaired driver causes a cross-border personal injury. … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Are cannabis users better drivers?”

Of all the motorists that travel across the border between British Columbia and Washington state, a significant percentage are workers that travel as part of their jobs. These include professional drivers in large commercial trucks, courier vans or taxis. Sales representatives travel to and from clients, and construction company owners or employees travel between construction sites. … Continue reading “Road safety crucial to avoid cross-border personal injury”

Millions of people in British Columbia and other provinces live with some level of chronic pain. Reportedly, 66% of Canadians live with moderate, severe or chronic pain. Car accidents often give rise to long-term pain, and when this happens during a trip south of the border, recovering damages could be complicated. Cross-border personal injury claims need an … Continue reading “Cross-border personal injury: Living with chronic pain”