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Latest Law articles by Tim Louis
Winter Safety Tips to Prevent Personal Injury
We can all agree – winter in British Columbia can be hard to forecast, difficult to prepare for and sometimes seemingly impossible to navigate when it finally hits. Icy driving conditions, poor visibility and erratic driving on the road are a dangerous mix that can result in personal injury. However, there are steps you can take to mitigate these risks.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Experiencing a traumatic event can have a lasting effect — both physically and psychologically. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can remain with you for months, years or even indefinitely if the initial trauma is significant enough. This is why post-traumatic stress disorder is a common condition affecting the mental health of so many people — specifically those
When Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way?
Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way? Something many of us can relate to is that being a pedestrian on the road in British Columbia can be stressful and even hazardous for those of us not focused on being careful. With average injuries of 1,600 for cyclists and 2,600 for pedestrians in automobile related accidents – pedestrians are considered some
Filing a Whiplash Claim After a Car Accident in BC
Automobile collisions can happen without warning – which is why whiplash is such a common injury in BC, often occurring as the result of rear-end motor vehicle accidents but also from work-related injuries, sports injuries, or any other commonplace and traumatic event. What is Whiplash? Sudden jerking movement of the neck area and surrounding muscles can cause severe strain on
5 Most Common Car Accidents in Metro Vancouver
Personal injury related to automobile accidents is one of the most common and avoidable causes of injury in British Columbia with over 330,000 crashes occurring every year as of 2016. We’ve compiled a list of the five most common car accidents in Metro Vancouver: Speeding & Reckless Driving Unfortunately, speeding and reckless driving have always been one of the leading
Common Personal Injuries Following a Traffic Accident
Personal Injuries from Car Accidents If you or someone you care about has recently been in an automobile accident, you may wonder how severe or how common your injury is – should you go ahead and pursue a claim? The simple fact is you may not feel pain immediately following an auto collision. Symptoms and pain may start to creep
