Personal Injury

You may view that ICBC will protect you financially if you get injured in a car accident. While this is true in certain cases, many times you will want the advice of a personal injury lawyer in Vancouver to let you know if you better off to litigate your ICBC claim. In the event of…

Bicycle accidents in Vancouver, unfortunately, occur too often. Frequently the cause is distracted driving and failing to yield the right of way. Sometimes a person isn’t even aware of causing an injury to a cyclist. Insurance Corporation British Columbia (ICBC) reports that at least 670 cyclists are injured and six die each year from car…

The Brain Injury Association of Canada reports that about 160,000 Canadians sustain a brain injury each year, approximately half of which result from motor vehicle accidents or falls. If you suspect that you or a loved one have acquired a head or brain injury from an accident, then you will want to consult with a…

Getting injured is never fun. Being involved in an accident can cause tremendous pain, emotional suffering, social isolation, difficulties with employment, income loss, and extensive medical expenses. You may need compensation for your losses. Perhaps the most common personal injury claims relate to motor vehicle accidents and occupier’s liability claims. These scenarios, medical malpractice, and…

Slip and fall accidents can happen virtually anywhere, from stairways to parking lots. In many cases, property owners are at fault for failing to make expected and reasonable repairs to their property. When they fail to provide the proper upkeep, it can put visitors, residents, or customers in danger. While you may adamantly believe that…

What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Passenger Injuries Claims in Vancouver? Motorcycle accidents are known for being more likely to cause those involved to be injured and injured severely. From road rash to concussions motorcyclists and their passengers can sustain painful injuries from these accidents. The lack of a hard protective shell and soft…

When a vehicle hits a pedestrian, it is a frightening matter. The accident is often very serious for the pedestrian and can result in life-change injuries or death, even if the vehicle was moving slowly. An unsuspecting pedestrian has virtually no protection from a motor vehicle, unlike the driver inside. Young children and older adults…

ICBC injury claims are those injury claims arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle on a highway, not only in Vancouver but throughout British Columbia (B.C.). Typically, injured persons are drivers, passengers, pedestrians or cyclists, although this list is not exhaustive. If you’re looking to file an ICBC claim because of…

By Stephen M. Lloyd, Vancouver personal injury lawyer and partner at Paine Edmonds LLP   A recent article in the Vancouver Sun (read the original story here) demonstrates that liability or fault in rear-end motor vehicle collisions, even those involving cars and bicycles, is not always as simple and straightforward as it may seem. In…

By Ivar Lee, Vancouver personal injury lawyer and Partner at Paine Edmonds LLP A friendly reminder to all drivers and motorcyclists to be extra careful and share the roads this summer, especially with an increase in motorcyclists on the roads during sunny summer days. According to a News 1130 report, the Vancouver Police Department is…