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10 Tips For Driving Safe This Winter
Winter weather is here, and that means you need to take some extra precautions to stay safe when you’re on the roads. Ice and snow significantly increase your risks for accidents. If you have...
Read Full PostWarnett Hallen LLP Lawyer Chairs 2020 “A Night of Miracles Gala” for B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation
The annual “A Night of Miracles Gala” to support pediatric diabetes care in British Columbia raised $480,000 this year, thanks to the help of a team of community members, including Warnett Hallen LLP Partner...
Read Full PostDoes Apologizing After a Car Accident Admit Fault?
It’s human nature to apologize when something goes wrong, even when it’s not your fault. But be careful about apologizing if you’re involved in a car accident in Vancouver. It could end up being...
Read Full PostWhat Should I Say to an ICBC Adjuster After a Car Accident?
When you are involved in a car accident in B.C., you are required to notify the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) of the incident within 24 hours of the crash. When speaking with...
Read Full PostHalloween Street Safety in Vancouver, BC
This year Halloween is on a Saturday so communities and neighborhoods across BC will be very busy with little and big ghouls and goblins. According to ICBC, based on a five year average (2005-2009)...
Read Full PostHow Long Should Whiplash Last After an Accident?
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained during a car accident. But contrary to what many people believe, it is not always a minor injury. Crash victims can suffer long-term, chronic pain...
Read Full PostPet of the Month: July 2020
Meet Snowball! This handsome guy came into our care as a stray. He is looking for a quiet home where he can have lots of love and affection. At first Snowball is timid but...
Read Full Post5 Tips to Stay Safe as a Pedestrian in Vancouver
Pedestrian accidents are a serious threat to public safety in Vancouver. Around 1 in 5 people killed in British Columbia car crashes are pedestrians, according to ICBC data. On average, 2,700 pedestrians are injured...
Read Full PostHolding a Disabled Cell Phone Still Counts as Distracted Driving
Holding a cell phone while driving, even when disabling software makes it impossible to use, counts as distracted driving in British Columbia according to a recent ruling by the province’s Court of Appeal. The...
Read Full PostTop 10 Tips for Safe Cycling on the Road This Summer [Updated 2020]
The warmer months of summer have finally arrived, which means more cyclists will be exploring local biking trails and sharing roads with motorists. If you’re a cyclist, be sure to follow some key tips...
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