Category Archives: Cyclists
Warm Weather Increases Risk of Injuries
With Spring in the air, it’s time to shake the dust from our bikes, rollerblades, and recreational vehicles. But we need to be careful when getting active outside. According to a report by the US Centers for Disease Control, warm … 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
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
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Did you know that your odds of being in a car accident in the next year are one in 44? So be prepared and remember some basic points to keep in mind if you are in an accident. Steps to … Continue reading
Don’t Count on ICBC for Legal Advice
In our June 6th post, we review the steps to take when suing ICBC as nominal defendant in a hit & run case. Recent BC Supreme Court case Morris v. Doe gives us an example of failing to follow these … Continue reading
Vacation Photos Used in Court
We recently commented on the role that Facebook is playing in courts across Canada. More and more, parties involved in lawsuits are pulling content from Facebook to either prove or disprove a claim. This is occurring despite privacy rights and settings. … Continue reading
Judges Turn to Facebook
Last week, we commented on the importance of managing your privacy settings on Social Media sites like Facebook. This week, I want to highlight the increasing role that Facebook is playing in Canadian courts. To get a better sense of the … Continue reading
Cyclists Versus Motorists
Imagine you are riding your bike down the road passing parked cars on your right. A car door suddenly opens in front of you. There is no time to take evasive action. You hit the door and go flying off … Continue reading
The Importance of a Properly Fitted Bike
With the drier, warmer weather and Vancouver’s growing bicycle network, commuting by bike is more appealing than ever. With this in mind, the Vancouver Sun recently commented on the importance of having a properly fitting bike. As one physiotherapist reports, … Continue reading