Author Archives: Simon Collins
Swiss Ski Cross Course a Death Trap
We’ve blogged on how recreational skiers can stay safe on the mountain, but safety precautions are even more important for athletes who compete in the sport at an elite level. Before alpine ski racers compete down a course, steps are … Continue reading
People are Fragile: Share the Road
It was only two days in Metro Vancouver, but the results were disastrous. A motorist kills an elderly man crossing the street in Abbotsford. A police car injures a pedestrian. A cyclist dies after being struck by a car in East … Continue reading
Avalanche Warning High
It’s the time of year when avalanche risk is at its highest in BC’s alpine backcountry. The risk complicated this week’s search effort for a Nelson couple who failed to return from a ski trip near the summit of the Kootenay Pass. The … Continue reading
Use Your Head – Wear a Helmet on the Slopes
Nova Scotia is the first province to ticket skiers and snowboarders for not wearing a helmet while on the mountain. Violators will pay a $250 fine. Like Nova Scotia, BC was one of the first provinces to introduce bike helmet … Continue reading
When Accident Strikes on the Mountain
In our last post, Nicole reviewed some basics of ski and snowboard safety. Now let’s look at some ski and snowboard accidents that ended up in Court. In Kralik v. Mt. Seymour Resorts, a skier tries to clear some snow from the … Continue reading
Cyclist Awareness: Making a Right Turn
Imagine you are riding your bike on the right side of the street. A car beside you on your left is traveling the same direction. You are about to head straight through an intersection when the car suddenly turns right directly … Continue reading
Watch for Cyclists!
In BC Supreme Court case Dobre v. Langley, a cyclist is awarded over $100,000 for a broken thumb suffered when he was hit from the rear by a driver who was not paying attention. With more and more bikes on … Continue reading
Pedestrians: Don’t Become a Statistic
Four months to go in the year and Vancouver has already surpassed last year’s traffic death toll. The city is now up to 11 traffic fatalities – 2 more than all of 2010. In response, the VPD has launched a … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season for Motorcycle Safety
With Spring upon us, motorcycle enthusiasts are once again taking to the road to enjoy the season’s warmer temperatures and drier conditions. Yet, despite the surge of motorcyclists in our communities, driving habits of most road users on four-wheels remain … Continue reading