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...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Drivers might face unexpected distractions while behind the wheel
In recent years, numerous laws, regulations and media campaigns have all been directed at raising awareness and preventing vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving. Unfortunately, individuals in Vancouver must still pay careful attention to distracted drivers...
Motorcycle safety tips for Vancouver riders
For motorcycle enthusiasts here in British Columbia, autumn is the perfect season to take to the highways and byways. One of the most scenic routes you can ride is the serpentine Sea-to-Sky Highway stretching from Vancouver all the way to Pemberton.Just a little over...
Don’t drive when you’re too tired
You always try to drive safely. If you have a few drinks with dinner, you have someone else drive home. If you get a text message in the car, you wait until you arrive to check it; maybe you turn your phone off completely while you drive. If you need to put a new...
Car insurance claim tips to follow after a car crash
Making a car insurance claim is easy enough, but protecting your legal rights in British Columbia is never as simple. There are many steps you can take to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries, damage to your vehicle and other...
Teens learn about distracted driving from their parents
Distracted driving seems to get worse with every passing year. People spend time on their cellphones, sending text messages, checking social media, taking pictures and much more. Even merely making a call can become a significant distraction.As with anything else,...
Car accidents can leave victims with deadly, painless injuries
It can feel like a huge relief to experience a car accident and walk away without any visible injuries or internal pain. Unfortunately, this sense of relief can prove dangerous or even deadly, if a victim suffers internal bleeding or damage to their organs. These...
The dangers of driving while distracted
In British Columbia, distracted driving laws – particularly those related to cell phone use – are strict and carry severe penalties. Nevertheless, every 30 minutes, someone suffers injuries in an accident caused by a distracted driver. A driver with a phone in his or...