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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 […]
After being hurt in a car accident, many people cannot return to work right away. Sometimes, the victim will only be out for a day or two. Other times, it may take weeks, months, or even years to heal enough to get back to work. The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) provides wage-loss compensation […]
You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers. Concerned about Coronavirus? We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Warnett Hallen, we are taking this […]
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 been injured in a winter car accident in Vancouver, the experienced car accident lawyers at Warnett Hallen are here to help […]
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 Manjot Hallen. The event, now in its twelfth year, is organized by the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. Hallen served as chair […]
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 used against you when you try to collect compensation later. An apology does not always indicate fault. Sometimes, we just say […]
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 an ICBC representative, you will be asked for a variety of information, such as your driver’s license number and the details […]
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) there are 290 car accident crashes and 110 injuries in the lower mainland between 3 pm and midnight on Halloween days. […]