When you’re healing from a car crash, every action matters – including your actions online. Parties, including insurance companies, can use your social media content as evidence in legal proceedings, potentially affecting your credibility and compensation. Here are...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
What should I wear on my bicycle?
Vancouver is one of the most widely cycled cities in Canada. With so many cyclists on the road, all road users must take their safety into account. The key to coexistence is understanding and mitigating inherent risks. If you bike around the city, be sure you take...
What are psychological injuries?
Car accidents can leave lasting effects not only physically but also psychologically. Those who survive serious crashes often grapple with these unseen injuries, and recognizing them is crucial. The invisible wounds After a car accident, individuals can experience a...
6 of the most dangerous distractions while driving
Driving is something many of us do every day. It can seem so routine and uneventful that we don't always appreciate just how risky it is to operate a massive vehicle around others travelling at high speeds. Thus, people think it's no big deal to try and multi-task,...
Can I sue the other driver after a crash?
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...
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...