Distractions while driving are nothing new. Humans are naturally curious, and you may be among those for whom a colourful billboard, a conversation in the vehicle or a song on the radio takes your attention from the road. Do you eat while driving, check your teeth or...
Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law and public insurance
The fact is some drivers operate vehicles without having insurance, even though it's the law. In British Columbia, drivers purchase public insurance through the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) which leads many to wonder what happens if they suffer a...
Disputing a British Columbia personal injury settlement offer
Getting hurt in a vehicle crash can be devastating and can have long-term repercussions. British Columbia residents who suffer a personal injury in motor vehicle incidents due to the negligence of someone else can seek financial compensation from the Insurance...
Differences between personal injury claims and lawsuits
An individual who is hurt due to the carelessness of another has options when it comes to possible compensation. It is good, however, for British Columbia residents to understand the differences between a personal injury claim and a personal injury lawsuit. The law in...
Personal injury: ICBC facing court challenge
Changes to British Columbia's auto insurance industry has many residents up in arms. The changes would also affect the personal injury claims of many residents since the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is trying to curb its losses. Trial lawyers have...
Personal injury: People hurt, 2 dead in boating incident
Those who are injured in accidents when someone else is at fault have the right to discuss their options with a lawyer, and the family members of those who are killed, have the same right. Personal injury law in British Columbia outlines the options those people...
Personal injury law: Getting hurt on the public bus
With the escalating cost of fuel, more people are opting to use public transportation. But when British Columbia residents board the bus to their jobs -- or anywhere for that matter -- and they get hurt while doing so, what are their options? When it comes to...
Personal injury law: Self-driving cars and injury claims
The advent of self-driving cars may open up a whole can of worms when it comes to insurance claims. As it now stands under personal injury law, British Columbia residents have the right to speak to a lawyer about compensation when they have been injured in a motor...
Personal injury law: Dealing with a car accident
Being involved in car accidents may not only cause physical injuries, but emotional ones as well. A British Columbia resident who is involved in a car crash would do well to contact a lawyer experienced in personal injury law after doing a few things right after...
Personal injury: Spinal cord injury research led by B.C. team
Spinal cord injuries can be debilitating. However, research is making leaps and bounds into finding a cure for this devastating personal injury, and British Columbia is the leader of the pack when it comes to this research. A University of British Columbia researcher...