Canadians are aware that cannabis has become legalized in Canada but there are many cannabis laws and rules of which people are not aware. For instance, not only can you be penalized for driving while high but there are also …
An individual injured in a motor vehicle accident has a personal injury claim and can receive compensation for their damages. There are two types of compensatory damages: pecuniary and non-pecuniary. Pecuniary damages have a quantifiable monetary amount whereas non-pecuniary damages …
Impaired driving is a common cause of death on the roads. When people think about impaired driving, they usually associate it with driving under the influence of alcohol; however, with the recent legalization of cannabis, people need to be just …
A motor vehicle accident can lead to serious injuries and sometimes these serious injuries can be so disabling that the injured individual is no longer capable of making their own decisions. An example of this is when an individual is …
When a car accident causes serious personal injury such as a concussion or brain injury, whiplash, fractures, or spinal cord damage, it will have a significant impact on the accident victim’s life. A person who sustains significant personal injuries as …
If an individual is injured in a motor vehicle accident, they are entitled to claim treatment from ICBC under a Part 7 claim. A Part 7 claim is a way for the injured individual to be paid the following …
When a motor vehicle accident occurs, the drivers and passengers involved in the accident often sustain injuries. Sometimes those injured in an accident are children. If a child is injured in a motor vehicle accident, they have the right to …
Vancouver lawyers at Simpson, Thomas & Associates see firsthand the upsetting consequences of hit and run motor vehicle accidents. Accident victims may be left with serious injuries including whiplash, spinal injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries. …
The brain injury car accident lawyers at our law firm are often asked about bicycle and motorcycle helmet laws in BC. Common questions include “When do I have to wear a helmet?” and “What kind of safety helmet do I …
No fault motor vehicle accident benefits are set out in Part 7 of the Insurance Vehicle Regulation. These benefits provide for reimbursement from ICBC for medication expenses due for treatment of injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident. Will ICBC …
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