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What to do When You are Bitten by a Dog at your Neighborhood Park
“Every dog is allowed one bite,” the saying goes, and many BC citizens believe the saying sums up the province’s laws regarding dog bites. This is not true: there is no one-bite pass in the province. Find out what legal recourse you have if you are bitten by a dog in a neighborhood park and […]
Read moreYour Top 5 Injury Cap FAQs Answered
Anyone who has ever been in a car accident can tell you that the path to recovery is often a long, painful and (sadly) expensive one. It can take months or even years to work through the pain and stress and bring your body back to 100% – if you’re ever able to totally do […]
Read moreWhy Injury Caps Will Hurt Our Community and Take Away Our Rights
It’s a matter of public record that ICBC has been struggling with financial hardship for the past several months. In an effort to cut costs and save money, ICBC recently announced plans to place caps on what they consider to be “minor” injury claims. Unfortunately, these proposed changes could have a major impact on those […]
Read moreWinter Tires Are the Safer Option
All weather tires have flooded the market in recent years, promising drivers a convenient alternative to dedicated winter tires. While it sounds great to get by on one type of tire all year round, all weather tires are a compromise—and your choice to take that compromise could come back and bite you. Learn why winter […]
Read moreRepeat Distracted Drivers to Face Higher Premiums in B.C.
One of the most serious problems on the roadway today is distracted driving. While usually, we think of “texting while driving” as being the concern, in reality, nearly any activity conducted from a smart or cell phone while driving can be a danger. Checking traffic, texting, looking at email or setting a GPS can all […]
Read moreBogus Rear-End Collision Claim in Surrey: Guilty Until Proven Innocent?
Back in May, Wieslaw Jagielski was stopped at a red light near a relatively busy intersection. He had stopped behind a red pick-up truck and was waiting for a green light to turn left. Suddenly, the driver of the pick-up truck in front of him shifted into reverse and backed right into the front of his SUV. […]
Read moreHow Does Insurance Work for Accidents with a Car Share?
Car sharing has evolved from something of a niche concept into a legitimate worldwide phenomenon. As of 2016, there were car-sharing businesses in 33 countries with roughly 4.8 million customers. The Metro Vancouver area alone is home to four popular and separate companies of this type: car2go, Evo, Modo and Zipcar. While people seem more than […]
Read moreDo I Have to Report a Car Accident to ICBC?
For many people, auto accidents are very jarring and emotional experiences. Even if you’re not injured in an accident, you may find yourself flustered and unsure of what to do next. Do you call the police? Call your insurance company? In the chaos of the moment, you may be understandably lost. One of the more […]
Read moreICBC to Drop Coverage for Luxury Vehicles, but Rate Hikes Still Likely
In lieu of a report hypothesizing ICBC will have to spike rates by as much as 42% by 2020 to balance their books, the public insurance company has announced plans to discontinue coverage for high-end luxury vehicles. However, critics suggest this new plan won’t be the financial saving grace ICBC is hoping for, according to […]
Read moreWill Car Insurance Cover Psychiatric Injuries?
Many people don’t realize that in the days, weeks and months following a car crash, physical injuries aren’t the only things you need to concern yourself with. Many auto-accident victims also suffer from unfortunate psychiatric or psychological injuries, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), general stress-related issues and much more. If you have been injured psychologically […]
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