Personal Injury

  Often, in personal injury cases, the injured party not only loses their ability to work, but also loses their housekeeping capacity either on a short-term or long-term basis. Being unable to do domestic tasks for oneself, such as cooking, housecleaning, and childcare, is a serious inconvenience and hiring outside help for these tasks gets expensive. In personal injury cases where the...

Even the most carefully prepared long-term disability (LTD) claims can be denied by insurance providers. LTD insurance companies profit more from denying claims than accepting them, so they will do everything they can to deny claims when possible. If you have a disability and your LTD claim is denied, it can be detrimental to you. Many people with disabilities depend on their LTD insurance...

Dog bites are traumatic experiences. Not only can victims acquire lasting injuries and disfiguring scars, but they can also develop a fear of dogs. These conditions can leave victims with pain, debilitating anxiety, and shame. Who is at Fault? You may be able to file a claim against the dog’s owner if a dog has injured you. However, in most cases, you must show the dog was inclined towards...

Schools are supposed to be safe for our children. Most school administrators and teachers are hardworking and conscientious, and most children have nothing but great memories of their schools and teachers. But sometimes terrible things happen at schools. Preventable injuries.  Avoidable attacks. Faulty equipment. Parents trust schools to protect their children. Schools must do everything that...

It is typical for visitors of a ski resort to be required to sign a waiver excluding the resort from liability before being allowed to hit the hill. These waivers generally state that the person signing the waiver understands the risks involved in snowboarding and skiing and takes responsibility for their own potential liability. If a visitor does not sign the waiver, they will not be...

After being in a road accident, you have two primary options for filing an ICBC accident claim. The first option is a no-fault or Part 7 claim, also commonly referred to as “no-fault benefits.” ICBC is required to pay out Part 7 benefits no matter who is at fault in an accident, however ICBC has recently made some changes to Part 7...

Physical injury doesn’t just lead to physical pain and hardship, it also commonly causes a decline in mental health. There are many reasons for this and mental distress due to personal injury can manifest in many different ways, including:DepressionPTSDDriving avoidancePanic attacksTalk to a Lawyer TodayHere is a brief summary of...

One of the most common injuries caused by a road accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many people suffer from concussions and other TBIs for a long time and find that their day-to-day lives are negatively impacted in a myriad of ways.If you have been in an accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, you may be...

Be Mindful of What You Say Your insurance company may pressure you to make a recorded statement right away, but do not do so without a lawyer present. Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer first to determine the best way to go about giving a statement. It is easy to accidentally use language that can be used against...

Sometimes it is difficult to know what to ask your prospective lawyer during the initial consultation. It is a good idea to have a list of questions that you want to ask, so that you don’t forget to get any relevant information during the meeting. Here is a list of important questions to ask any personal injury lawyer before hiring...