Author Archives: Patrick Gordon

Patrick Gordon

Patrick joined Slater Vecchio as an associate in November 2006. Since 1986, Patrick has appeared extensively as counsel in the British Columbia Supreme Court, the BC Court of Appeal, and bef...
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Concussion Care Mandatory in Schools

Last week, Mike Holroyd commented on the challenges involved when getting a student back into the classroom after suffering a concussion. His post encourages teachers and school professionals to be involved in the student’s recovery. A bill was introduced last … Continue reading

Category: Brain Injury, Child Safety

New Drinking & Driving Laws Credited With Saving Lives

In response to an article in the Globe and Mail BC’s new drinking and driving laws, enforced since last September, are being credited with reducing alcohol-related vehicle deaths by as much as 50%. The Globe and Mail reports that in … Continue reading

Category: Motorists

Lending Your Car? Better Think Twice.

You lend your car to a friend. Your friend causes an accident while driving your car. You are sued for negligence even though you were not driving at the time of the accident. In BC, the Motor Vehicle Act finds … Continue reading

Category: Motorists