Year: 2021
No rider is ever truly prepared for the terror of a motorcycle accident. If you suffered injuries in a crash caused by someone else’s negligence in British Columbia, it’s crucial to know what to do to protect your health and your right to seek fair compensation. Here, the Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyers of Warnett Hallen […]
British Columbia motorcycle accidents are at record highs. According to the B.C. Coroners’ Service, there were 51 motorcyclist fatalities throughout the province in 2018, the highest number in the past decade and 50 percent more than in 2017. Motorcycle accidents are especially likely to result in severe or fatal injuries because riders are highly vulnerable […]
Thousands of people are hurt in slip and fall accidents across Canada each year. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, there were more than 34,000 injury hospitalizations nationwide for slips, trips, and falls in a recent year alone. In many cases, slip and fall accidents result from negligence by property owners, which means […]
Property owners and occupiers must keep their premises safe for visitors, whether that property is a business, home, or apartment building. When a hazard causes an accident, the owner may be liable for a victim’s injuries and related losses. However, some property owners or their insurers will fight aggressively to blame the victim to avoid […]
Statistics show that slip-and-fall accidents cause serious injuries throughout Canada every year. If you were severely injured in a slip-and-fall accident on someone else’s property, you might be eligible to seek financial compensation for your injuries and other losses. A occupiers’ liability lawyer in Vancouver, BC from Warnett Hallen LLP can answer your questions in […]
Fibromyalgia is estimated to affect roughly two percent of all Canadians, yet it’s a disease that’s widely misunderstood and difficult to diagnose. This can make it hard for sufferers to get the treatment they need and the public benefits that may make their lives easier. Are you suffering from fibromyalgia and struggling to obtain disability […]
All You Need to Know About ICBC’s New No-Fault Insurance British Columbia recently overhauled its auto insurance system by implementing a new plan called Enhanced Care. The changes are supposed to reduce insurance rates by 20 percent, which averages out to $400 per driver annually. But there are many flaws in the Insurance Corporation of […]
Because mental health issues are invisible, employers are sometimes suspicious when workers seek disability for conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. However, mental illnesses can be incredibly debilitating. Statements from British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer suggest these issues have become increasingly common in recent years. A mental illness can impact your ability to function, maintain […]
Law enforcement agencies have been using dashboard cameras in official vehicles for many years. Today, many consumers install them in their own cars. But are dashcams useful if you’re in a crash? Below, the Vancouver car accident lawyers at Warnett Hallen LLP explain how dashcams can be a big help or major hindrance when it […]
On May 1, 2021, a new no-fault auto insurance plan is set to go into effect in British Columbia. Despite this fast-approaching date, Vancouver residents may be unaware that these policy changes could drastically cut their legal options if they are injured in a car accident. On the surface, no-fault insurance sounds great. If you’re […]