Victoria Women Challenge Impaired Driving Laws
Each month Spraggs Law publishes Personal Injury News, a curated selection of articles about personal injury and other issues related to motor vehicle collisions. This…
Daylight Savings, Driving, and the Risk of Pedestrian Collisions
According to a report released last November, the most fatal pedestrian collisions in British Columbia occurred in Vancouver and Surrey. Data from the BC Coroners Service…
3 Basic Back-to-School Driving Tips to Keep Kids Safe
With Labour Day comes the end of summer and the start of fall. It’s a busy time of year as parents return summer holidays to…
How to Stay Safe on the Road When It Gets Dark – As a Driver
As holiday decorations, chocolates, and gift wrap appear in our stores, we know that the colder months, shorter days and longer nights are upon us….
What’s Involved in an ICBC Investigation and How Do Prepare
Insurance Corporation British Columbia (ICBC) is the public auto insurance corporation in BC under the Insurance (Vehicle) Act. They must scrutinize each claim and will…
How Seeing a Physician After an Accident Can Help Your Case
There are many ways in which seeing a physician after an accident can help your personal injury case and increase your chances of reaching a…
How a Lawyer Can Help if ICBC Begins to Investigate Your Claim
While you may believe that you are entitled to monetary compensation from ICBC after an accident, there is a possibility that a legitimate claim could…
How Fault is Determined in Motor Vehicle-Cyclist Accidents
You may have heard about the cyclist struck by a passenger car door at a stop sign in Vancouver. The incident is unusual because it…
Motorcycle Passenger Injuries: When to Contact an Injury Lawyer
Motorcycle passenger injuries can be just as serious as injuries sustained by riders, and motorcycle accidents involving passengers occur in Coquitlam each year. Motorcyclists and…
ICBC’s ‘Hardball’ Tactics With Injured People?
Recent news reports about ICBC’s treatment of injured people—their own customers—has led to some interesting discussions at workplace water fountains. And we’re seeing colleagues who…
Are Lawyers to Blame for ICBC Rate Increases?
ICBC is blaming ‘soaring injury claims’ for their intended rate hike of 4,9% according to an article published recently by the Vancouver Sun and a…
