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Abbotsford Bus Crash Highlights Seat Belt Debate
An SUV and a shuttle bus collided in Abbotsford Saturday afternoon, injuring all 21 bus passengers and sending two to hospital with serious neck and spinal injuries. (Vancouver Sun, October 17, 2010)...
View ArticleInsurance Coverage if You Cause an Accident: Third Party Liability Coverage
If you partially or wholly cause an accident, you are at risk of being sued by anyone who had suffered a loss in the accident.These losses include, but are not limited to, the other party’s medical...
View ArticleSlips, Trips and Falls – Who’s Responsible?
The provincial Occupiers Liability Act attempts to protect persons from injury when they enter onto land or into a building. It does this by requiring property owners and tenants to ensure that their...
View ArticleCyclists and the Law: An Uncertain Path
Spring is here, and the best of the cycling season is just around the corner. Before you pump up the tires, strap on your helmet and take off on your first bike ride, there are a few things other than...
View ArticleYour Facebook Profile as Evidence Against You
If you have been injured and are pursuing a claim for compensation, be mindful of what you post or publish on your social media profiles. Increasingly, content from sites such as Facebook, Twitter and...
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What to do After a Car Accident
There you are, out running errands or going about your daily commute, when the unthinkable happens: a collision. What should you do? The best way to deal with a motor vehicle collision is to be...
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Drivers Responsible for their Passengers, especially Children Passengers
As a driver, you have a responsibility for the safety and care of your passengers. This responsibility is not only to drive with due care and attention, but also to take reasonable steps to prevent...
View ArticleYour Facebook Profile as Evidence Against You – Part 2
Roughly a year ago, I wrote a blog post titled “Your Facebook Profile as Evidence Against You.” Since that post, I have been contacted numerous times on the topic of Facebook profiles as evidence, most...
View ArticleCar vs. Pedestrian: is the driver always at fault?
It’s often said that when it’s car vs. person, the car always wins. So does it follow that a driver who injures a pedestrian is automatically at fault? You might think so, but that’s not always the...
View Article11 signs you may have a brain injury
As a personal injury lawyer I work with many people who have suffered from head trauma. As a result, I spend a great portion of my time reading through medical records and talking to my clients about...
View ArticleSharing the Road: The (Often Overlooked) Cyclist Right of Way
“Share the road” is a common admonition but unfortunately those behind the wheel of a vehicle are often guilty of not following this safety principle — and legal requirement. In fact, a recent cycling...
View ArticleWhat Do You Mean ICBC Isn’t My Insurer?
You’ve been injured in a collision through no fault of your own. You know you’re entitled to compensation for your injuries, but you keep hearing that “ICBC is not your insurer”. You have your basic...
View ArticleI’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident – What Compensation Am I Entitled To?
If you have been injured in a collision through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to financial compensation. It is helpful for you to know what that type of compensation might include, as your...
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My Child has been Injured in a Car Accident – What Should I Do?
It can be terrifying when your child has been injured in a collision. Your first concerns, obviously, are for his or her well-being. You may also be unsure of how to deal with ICBC because, as you...
View ArticleI’m the Victim of a “Hit and Run”– What Should I Do?
Being in a car accident is overwhelming at the best of times, but what if the guy who crashed into you takes off and you have no idea who he is. What are you supposed to do then? Our Insurance...
View ArticleICBC’s Accusation of Fraud Backfires
Last month the British Columbia Supreme Court ordered ICBC to pay $350,000 in punitive damages to a woman that the insurance company wrongly accused of fraud – an amount that will ultimately come out...
View ArticleSocial Media: a false reality can damage your claim
Most of us are using social media in one way or another. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other forms of social media allow us to communicate with others and share details about our lives with just a...
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