Category: Car Accidents
Determining liability for any car accident can be challenging. But what happens when you lend your vehicle to someone who is later involved in an accident? Could you be liable for any injuries? If you learned that a friend or family member caused a car accident while borrowing your car, talk to the Vancouver personal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Women who are involved in front-end car accidents are 73 percent more likely to sustain serious injuries than men, even when wearing seat belts, a study recently published in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention reports. Specifically, women are more susceptible to lower body injuries in the legs, spine, and abdomen. The data also shows that […]