Friday, 28 December 2018

Is a Trial the Best Way to Settle a Personal Injury Claim?

If you have been in an accident that resulted to an injury, one thing that you should do after getting the medical attention you need is to file for a personal injury claim. Usually, ICBC handles all insurance policies, so that means that the other party involved in the accident is also represented by them. Some people might think this is a disadvantage, especially if they have more...

Monday, 26 November 2018

Making Pedestrian Accident Claims – Things You Should Know

Pedestrians getting in an accident is not uncommon. Crossing a street can be dangerous. Even when you look into all directions, a drunk driver here or a distracted driver there can cause an accident. Pedestrians should know what their rights are when it comes to pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, many pedestrians don’t know where to get compensation during these cases. Even if you are driving...

Thursday, 25 October 2018

4 Mistakes You Should Avoid Making After a Vehicular Accident

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Monday, 1 October 2018

Dealing with Anxiety After an Accident

A lot of people suffer from anxiety related to trauma after an accident. The anxiety can inflict more harm to the sufferer. It can get in the way of doing everyday functions, loss of happiness and quality of life and lead to poor performance at work. Here are some tips on how you can deal with anxiety:Give Yourself Time to HealAnyone who has gone through a vehicular accident can suffer from mental...

Wednesday, 29 August 2018

Unable to Work After an Accident – What Can You Do?

Accidents can have a big impact on the life of the people involved in it. The injuries you sustain during the accident may cost you your ability to work whether temporarily or permanently. Not being able to work affects your ability to provide for your family financially as well as your ability to provide care to your family such as do household chores, pick up your kids from school,...

Monday, 30 July 2018

Can You Sue After a Slip or Fall Accident?

Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common types of accidents. In most cases, people get away with just a bruise on their ego. But there are cases when these accidents lead to broken bones and sprains and even loss of lives. If you have just been in a slip or a fall accident and you think someone is at fault, is there a way for you to sue? Everyone has a responsibility to keep themselves...

Saturday, 23 June 2018

3 Common Misconceptions Victims Have About Their ICBC Claim

We don’t file for ICBC claim on a daily basis. That said, a lot of people feel at a loss when they already need to file for an insurance claim after an injury or accident. Many people also tend to have misconceptions when it comes to the filing process. Here are some of those common misconceptions: Misconception #1: ICBC is on my side, they will give me the full value of...

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

4 Common Workplace Accidents and How to Protect Yourself from Them

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Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Seeing a Doctor After a Minor Accident – How Important Is It?

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Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Hit and Run Accident Claims in BC – What You Need to Know

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Tuesday, 27 February 2018

How to Reduce the Stress of Litigation After an Accident

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Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Pain and Suffering ICBC Claims – What You Should Know

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Tuesday, 2 January 2018

What to Do If You Are Pinned as the At Fault Party After an Accident

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