Hundreds of British Columbians suffer injuries in car crashes every day. For those who experience minor damages, collecting a settlement from The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) may cover expenses like property damage and medical bills. However, for...
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Dear diary: Keeping notes after a crash can be crucial
Keeping a diary might seem like something people only do as kids. But if you have recently been in a crash, you might want to start a new one. How can a diary help? Whether you are filing a claim with insurance or taking legal action against a negligent party, the...
3 bad driving habits that put pedestrians in danger
Over time, drivers can become lax with complying with traffic laws and develop bad habits, which can allow dangerous misconceptions to take hold. These driving mistakes can put everyone at risk, but certain missteps are especially hazardous for pedestrians. Green just...
Can an HUD safety feature make your car unsafe?
Drivers tend to embrace technological enhancements designed to keep them, their passengers and other vehicles on the road safe. Unfortunately, many safety features can ultimately lead to dangerous unintended consequences. Vehicle manufacturers, law enforcement and...
After a crash, don’t dismiss the emotional damages
Thousands of people are hurt or killed in crashes across British Columbia every year. But physical pain and lost lives are not the only consequences of a car accident. Survivors often suffer emotional damages that can be just as disruptive and complicated to treat,...
Driver survey: Nearly half admit to using phone while behind the wheel
Even though motorists understand the dangers inherent in distracted driving, many still do it anyway. Whether it is the notion that “I am experienced enough to multitask” or “Traffic is moving smoothly enough to look away for a moment,” drivers allow themselves to be...
Is eating while driving a dangerous habit?
In many instances, it might feel that vehicle manufacturers have conspired against drivers encouraging them to multitask while behind the wheel. From huge infotainment screens to heads-up displays, each technological advance seems to make it easier for drivers to turn...
Are there different levels of severity in whiplash injuries?
Motor vehicle collisions – including those involving pedestrians and bicyclists – often result in soft tissue trauma that can dramatically impact many facets of the victim’s life. From chronic pain that could affect sleeping patterns to cognitive impairment that could...
3 types of driving distractions
While most drivers agree that certain activities are distractions, other activities are so commonplace they might elude that designation. For example, while texting and driving is almost universally agreed to be a dangerous activity, eating while behind the wheel...
The three different types of TBI symptoms
Whether it is a serious motor vehicle collision, a fall or an individual who is struck in the head, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to serious medical consequences. Based on numerous factors such as the speed of vehicles involved, the height of the fall or the...