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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. […]
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 from whiplash that can significantly impact their daily lives. If you were diagnosed with whiplash after a Vancouver car accident, a […]
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 once he warms up he is the sweetest guy. He could snuggle and give head butts all day long. Snowball would […]
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 and 57 are killed every year in the province. Sadly, the problem is getting worse. While the average number of pedestrian […]
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 ruling follows a three-year court battle, in which a Vancouver Island man (not represented by Warnett Hallen LLP) was ticketed for […]
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 for keeping yourself and others safe on the road! Know Your Route Being familiar with your route can help you make […]
Meet Harper! Harper is an affectionate 3 year-old Pit Bull Terrier who is constantly ready for pets and cuddles! She loves to go for walks but does require some leash training as she tends to pull. She would also benefit from basic obedience training. Harper can be a bit of an escape artist so she […]
Unfortunately, many charities are struggling in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. While our legal team at Warnett Hallen has been unable to actively participate in annual fundraisers due to cancellations, we have not stopped showing our support for local organizations. One of our favourite charity organizations in Vancouver, Music Heals, has been unable […]
Warnett Hallen LLP is pleased to share that two of our lawyers recently secured a $128,743 judgment for a client in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Our client was injured in two car accidents that occurred nine days apart in Vancouver. The injuries were serious, resulting in wrist surgery, chronic pain, knee injuries, back […]
Meet Lavender & Chamomile, our adoptable #PetoftheMonth! 🐾💙 These two are happy, curious bunnies. They grew up in a home with children and other animals and seem to be comfortable with meeting new friends. Lavender and Chamomile are sisters and would love to stay together in their new home. Learn more and complete an adoption […]