Category Archives: Pedestrians
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
Halloween Safety
With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it a good idea to put together a quick safety checklist to ensure a happy haunted evening this October 31st. Health Canada covers some different Halloween safety concerns: 1. Costume Safety: Ensure … 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
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
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
Part I: the Hit & Run and the Unidentified Driver
Can you make a claim to recover your losses when you don’t know who hit you? In BC, the Insurance (Vehicle) Act provides a “statutory remedy” for those who sustain injuries, death, or vehicle damage caused by an unidentified driver. … Continue reading
Verbal Agreements with ICBC: When to Keep Your Mouth Shut!
A simple verbal agreement can stand for a lot more than one might think. In fact, an oral acceptance of a settlement – often made in haste and without full consideration of the facts – may be all that’s necessary … Continue reading