Category: Pedestrian Safety
Drivers need to be watchful for pedestrians when driving around Vancouver and British Columbia, especially during the winter months. Slick roads and poor visibility make it harder for drivers to maneuver and stop safely, putting pedestrians at increased risk of injury. Why Are Pedestrians More Prone to Road Fatalities Than Motorists? Pedestrians are more likely […]
Property owners and occupiers must keep their premises safe for visitors, whether that property is a business, home, or apartment building. When a hazard causes an accident, the owner may be liable for a victim’s injuries and related losses. However, some property owners or their insurers will fight aggressively to blame the victim to avoid […]
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 […]
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 […]
As summer becomes fall we are reminded that students will be returning to school in September. This means more traffic and road stress, so all drivers in British Columbia should familiarize themselves with the indicators that schools or playgrounds are near and use extra caution while driving. Safe driving in school zones is important to […]
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 […]