Each year, serious injuries and even fatalities occur when pedestrians and motorists fail to understand right-of-way laws. As either a motorist or a pedestrian, it is your responsibility to be aware of and obey right-of-way laws, particularly as they relate to crosswalks. As a driver, having a better understanding of when pedestrians have the legal
Like many of you, we have been closely following this week’s news that ICBC wants to impose “injury caps” to reduce compensation for accident victims. There is one piece of good news: the proposed injury cap will not affect existing claims. It will only apply to claims for accidents that occur after April 1, 2019. People
It’s no secret that ICBC claims can be complex. While they’re meant to assist you in the event of an accident, it’s also important to remember that they serve similar protections to the other party (or parties) involved in your accident. As a result, you should play it safe by assuming that the ICBC doesn’t always have
In driving school, you likely learned that safe motorist should stay a safe distance behind the drivers in front of them. The truth is, like you, most drivers simply drive at what they deem to be a “comfortable” distance between other cars — a distance that’s generally too close for real safety. After all, there’s a reason driving schools
Car accidents are on the rise in British Columbia, much to the dismay of drivers everywhere. There were 260,000 car accidents in British Columbia in 2011, according to a study conducted by ICBC. By 2015, that number had increased to 300,000 – bringing the 5-year average up to a harrowing 270,000 incidents annually. One of the most important
One of the most unfortunate things about car accidents is that you can’t plan for them – they occur when you least expect them. In the event that you do find yourself in this type of stressful situation, it’s important to understand what essential steps you have to take next to not only make sure
Every year, almost 300,000 car accidents and collisions occur in British Columbia, and over 50,000 of these result in a personal injury to innocent people because of the careless actions of irresponsible drivers. Since ICBC has a monopoly in basic auto insurance coverage for B.C., and a near monopoly (approximately 90%) in optional supplementary
Statistics provided by ICBC demonstrate that there are approximately 49,000 hit and run accidents in British Columbia every year. Chances are you or someone you know have been involved in an accident where the responsible party has left the scene of the accident. What to do if a driver leaves the scene of an accident?
A serious injury can impact every aspect of daily life. Not only does a serious injury effect the life of the injured victim, but also that of their loved ones. This is why it is essential that you consult a lawyer immediately after a serious car accident in British Columbia. Continued Care after Hospital Discharge
With BC preparing for its second snowstorm of the winter season, we are reminded that we must take extra caution when driving. As the number of car accidents increase due to hazardous driving conditions during this time of year, drivers must slow down and allow for extra travel time. Read the tips below to ensure you reach
As the holiday season is upon us, many of us will be attending parties, going to shopping centers to complete our loved one’s wish lists or driving out of town to spend time with our family and friends. What do all of these things have in common? Relying on the use of a vehicle. In
Injured in a car accident while working? If you are involved in a car accident while working, it is important that you seek legal advice without delay and call the personal injury lawyers at Warnett Hallen LLP. In British Columbia there are several factors to consider if you have been injured in a car accident while on
A common issue that arises in personal-injury disputes from car accidents in Vancouver is what happens when somebody causes a collision in a car they don’t own. These kinds of incidents happen all the time in a city like Vancouver, a popular destination for friends and family to visit their loved ones where car-borrowing to
After an injury it can be difficult to find a legal team that has the experience necessary to make you feel that your personal injury claim will be properly prepared, quantified and presented to the insurance company or trial judge. At Warnett Hallen, we understand the decision to hire a lawyer can be stressful. This is especially
In Vancouver we experience all kinds of weather from one day to the next, and these fluctuations can affect driving safety. We have some tips for safety solutions when driving with sun glare. Although Vancouver is not know for many sunny days, when we do get one it can be blinding while driving and sun glare
It’s a craze that has taken over the streets for those young and old. Whether you embrace it or not, the Pokémon Go GPS game may increase your risk of personal-injury accidents. This game has had a far-reaching effect on many levels, but with the positive always comes the negative. Unfortunately, the media has been reporting
Vancouver’s most dangerous intersection for car accidents and auto injuries is going to get major upgrades. The City of Vancouver will be hosting an open house to discuss the upcoming upgrades to Vancouver’s most dangerous intersection at Southeast Marine Drive and Knight Street, which has the most car-accident incidents in Vancouver. The city wants to improve
Do you know what to do if you are in your vehicle during an earthquake? This week, the province of BC has experienced a few earthquakes off the west coast of Vancouver Island. And if there’s one thing the world has learned from other countries who have experienced natural disasters such as an earthquake, the best defence
Many injuries sustained in a car accident are complex and require the scrutiny of numerous medical experts to aid in the diagnosis and best course of treatment. Medical reports are full of complex medical terms and scientific explanations. This can prove problematic when a plaintiff is trying to settle an ICBC car accident claim for
Car accidents are a fact of life, especially in Vancouver, where fast moving traffic and wet weather is constant. In fact, your chances of being in a car accident in Vancouver are very high considering there are over 260,000 car crashes reported in BC annually; and many of us have been in one or two
