Cars have been equipped with seatbelts for decades. The regulation of seatbelts and the impact that they have on both drivers and passengers in the unfortunate event of a motor vehicle crash have been the subject of much debate over the years. There are some schools of thought that would believe that seatbelts are not … Continue reading “British Columbia Seatbelt Laws: What you Need to Know”
Although dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend”, unfortunately this is not always the case. Some dogs by their nature have the great capability to cause serious injuries, both to people and other animals. If you are the unfortunate victim of such an incident, it is important to take the proper steps to … Continue reading “I’ve Been Bitten by a Dog in British Columbia: What do I do?”
For residents of British Columbia, crossing the border into the United States can be a regular, if not daily occurrence. Whether for travel to Washington, commuting for work, going on a day trip, or conducting other business, the reasons for doing so are wide and surprisingly common. Many BC residents are even employed in the … Continue reading “Navigating the Legal Implications of British Columbia Cross-Border Accidents”
Persons injured in accidents often suffer different types of damages that can depend on their occupation, whether they are employed outside the home and whether they are the person in charge of performing household tasks at their home. In many cases, it is not only a person’s loss of earning capacity that drives the value … Continue reading “Is Loss of Housekeeping Capacity Something that Injured Parties Can Be Compensated for in British Columbia?”
Some of us are just not “complainers” by nature. That is to say, if certain people are involved in a car accident, they will not complain or “make a fuss” about their injuries or pain. Of course, they will still seek medical attention. But they just are not the type to complain about any ongoing … Continue reading “Rickett v. Sangra: Burnaby Judge Awards $355,000 to Man Injured in 2015 Car Accident”
There are over 2,000 pedestrian accidents in British Columbia each year. The pedestrian obviously feels the brunt of a collision, as he or she lacks any protection from the road or other elements. Even when the motor vehicle driver is clearly at fault for the accident, there may still be a dispute as to the … Continue reading “Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury in a Pedestrian Accident Case”
One of the risks in filing an ICBC claim is that the corporation may initially pay for damages to your vehicle following a car accident, only to turn around and demand repayment. This can happen when an ICBC adjuster decides your damages were unrelated to the accident in question, you exaggerated or falsified your claim, … Continue reading “How is ICBC Repayment Handled?”
One of the more common mistakes people make following a car accident is failing to contact the local police. B.C. law actually requires anyone involved in an accident to notify the police within 24 hours (or 48 hours in rural areas) if the estimated damages exceed $1,000. Even if you are unsure of the amount … Continue reading “Do You Need to Get a Police Report After a Car Accident?”
