Back to School: Driving Safety
BC RCMP traffic services reminds drivers to remember their driving ABC’s Back to school will be in full swing after the September long weekend. Traffic will be very busy with extra volume on BC...
Read Full PostDistracted Driving Is a Leading Cause of Car Accidents
CTV News reports that Ontario has recently implemented stricter distracted driving fines, now at $490. New rules have also been implemented to protect cyclists, students and tow truck drivers. These go into effect on Tuesday...
Read Full PostBallerina Sustains Major Injuries After Rollerblading Accident
A few short weeks ago a tragic rollerblading accident occurred when a young ballerina from Argentina collided with a Toyota van in North Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun reported that Lucila Munaretto, 20, has awoken...
Read Full PostStrategies To Avoid Impaired Driving During Summer Parties
Vancouverites and all across BC, people have been out enjoying the beautiful, warm, summer weather. We are in the middle of the vacation season when weddings, family BBQ’s, camping and music festivals are in...
Read Full PostNew Rule for BC Highway Safety
Summer in BC often means “road trip”. Everyone gets moving, whether they’re on their way to the campground, beach or lake, or just hitting the open road. At the same time, road work is...
Read Full PostPublic Consultation On Distracted Driving Open Until July 16
Recently Suzanne Anton, BC’s Attorney General, launched a four-week public consultation regarding the penalties for distracted driving. Even though the government took steps in the fall of 2014 to curb distracted driving, the increase...
Read Full PostHow Much Is My ICBC Claim Worth?
ICBC wears two hats – one for the plaintiff and one for the defendant. Your ICBC insurance adjuster’s job is to minimize ICBC’s payouts, not maximize your settlement. This means that if you have...
Read Full PostMassage Therapy Beneficial to Injuries After Car Accidents
Have you been injured in a car accident? Warnett Hallen LLP will work with you to assemble a team of practitioners to get you healthy and pain free. Today we’re talking to Jodi Blasco,...
Read Full PostBike to Work Week Ends in Tragedy
It was a very sad weekend for the BC road cycling community with the death of two well-known and experienced cyclists from the Whistler Community. We are very saddened by this news and our...
Read Full PostBike to Work Week is in Full Ride in Metro Vancouver
The weather is warm and the healthy Lower Mainland cyclists are coming out in record numbers. Over the last three years, the cities of Vancouver and Surrey have been building an infrastructure that enables...
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