Personal Injury
Common Reasons Why Disability Claims Get Rejected
No one wants to be injured to the point of being unable to do their job. Unfortunately, sometimes an illness or injury will prevent a person from being able to perform job duties, whether for a short or extended period of time. If you have been injured and you are covered by an employer or…
Read MoreHow Long Is Too Long To Wait Before Consulting A Personal Injury Lawyer?
Personal injury accidents are unfortunately common, with the two most frequent being motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall accidents. Each type of accident has unique notice period requirements and limitation periods that you must comply with or you may lose your right to sue. It’s difficult to focus your attention on deadlines and paperwork…
Read MoreSteps to Take After an Auto Accident Resulting in a Catastrophic Injury
When a catastrophic injury occurs after an automobile accident, the result may be a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, amputation, burning, scarring or disfigurement, severe orthopedic injury, or organ damage, and possibly psychological harm. Suffering any of these injuries can have a significant impact for you or your loved one who gets injured.…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About an ICBC Claim
Navigating an Insurance Corporation British Columbia (ICBC) claim can be most challenging. Contact with ICBC may entail the initial auto accident reporting, speaking to the claim adjuster, filing the appropriate documentation correctly within the time limits and potentially assessing a settlement offer. It may be quite beneficial to have an experienced personal injury lawyer assist…
Read MoreItems To Keep In Your Vehicle In The Event Of An Accident
Especially if you are a new driver, you are likely concerned about safety on the road. You will want to keep your vehicle well maintained and be ready to avoid a collision, but also be prepared if you are in an accident. To that end, here are a few things from your car accident lawyer…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Ignore a Head or Spinal Injury?
If you are involved in a car accident, you may not immediately realize that you are injured. You may have an initial emotional shock and then be immersed administrative headaches that can come with getting in an accident, such as dealing with the other driver and your insurer, notifying your family, and getting your vehicle…
Read MoreWhat Legal Actions Should You Take After Being In A Car Accident In Vancouver?
A car accident can easily become your liability if you don’t know how to respond to one. As a vehicle driver, you should know the basic steps to take in you are involved in an accident as this can help you legally if a real situation occurs. Check For Injuries & For Your Safety It…
Read MoreWhat To Do If You Get Into a Car Accident in Vancouver?
If you have been involved in a car accident, it is easy to panic and lose sight of what steps you should take to protect yourself not only physically, but legally. Below is a chronological guide outlining many of the steps you should take after you have been in an accident, particularly if you have…
Read MoreWhat Compensation Is Available for a Head or Brain Injury Accident?
An acquired head or brain injury can impact your life significantly. From getting ready in the morning to earning an income, to preserving an interpersonal relationship, and raising a family, a brain injury can make seemingly simple tasks far more difficult to achieve. Defining what is a Brain Injury? A brain injury entails an external…
Read MoreWhen a Brain Injury Claim Is Contested
If you have suffered a head injury, concussion, or mild or traumatic brain injury you should retain a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. It is said that there is no other area of medicine is as controversial as mild traumatic brain injury. These cases require expert assessments and reports in order for your…
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