Do I Need a Will?
Do I Need a Will? If you are like most folks, you likely don’t think that you need to have a will. This may be even more the case if you are single, have no children or have few assets.... Read More →
Auto Insurance Changes in B.C. Come into Effect April 1, 2019
As most of you may know the Provincial government passed legislation this year to reform auto insurance claims which will come into effect April 1st, 2019. Under the new legislation compensation for drivers injured in motor vehicle accidents will be... Read More →
Benefits of Massage after a Motor Vehicle Accident
It is quite common to experience symptoms and injuries from a car accident days after it initially took place. This is true even for collisions that occurred at a low speed and may have seemed small. That is why you... Read More →
Attention Drivers: School Is Back in Session
Precautions and reminders to keep children on roads safe The first week of September brings on cooler weather, a changing of the leaves and most notably, children returning to school. It will become common place to see children walking, running,... Read More →
The Case of the “Inevitable Accident”
Here is an unfortunate scenario. You are driving along paying attention to the road as you enjoy the scenery of your drive. When suddenly, another car crosses the median and hits you head on, causing you to receive extensive damage... Read More →
Unprecedented award in Hit and Run Punitive Damages
On Jan. 20, 2014, Howell was crossing East 1st Avenue west of Commercial Drive when Leon Machi swerved his pickup truck around eastbound rush hour traffic by going into the clear westbound lane. Machi struck Howell and kept driving, leaving... Read More →
Distracted Driving – Not Worth It
According to ICBC Statistics,78 people die every year on average in crashes where distracted-driving is a contributing factor. Most rear- end crashes resulting in injuries are also caused by distracted driving.According to ICBC Statistics,78 people die every year on average... Read More →
Stricter Legislation Brewing in B.C. Government for Distracted Drivers
As collisions across the province continue to surge, B.C. government is looking at Ontario for inspirations to prevent distracted driving. New legislation proposed by Ontario government seeks penalties to reduce collisions — including aimed at distracted drivers who kill. Mike... Read More →
Decisions by ICBC not tolerated by Judges
In the recent case (Glover v. Leakey) the Defendant was involved in a car accident and injured two passengers. One sued and fault was admitted by the defendant and ultimately settlement was reached. The second sued but fault was denied.... Read More →
Acupressure – is it Effective for Treating Neck and Back Pain?
Acupressure is quite simply acupuncture without the needles. It is not surprising then that acupressure follows the same systems and protocols as acupuncture. It follows that acupressure is no more and no less effective than traditional acupuncture. There are numerous research... Read More →