What Happens If You Drive Without Insurance in Ontario? You are required to carry automobile insurance in British Columbia. However, many people continue to drive even though they do not have insurance coverage. This article explains what will happen if you drive without insurance in BC. What to know more about how our team can … Continue reading What Happens If You Drive Without Insurance?

5 Winter Walking Safety Tips

Winter weather definitely attributes to an increase in the number of outdoor falls every year. In fact, according to one study, older people fall 20 percent more often after a freezing rain alert. Other winter weather alerts may also signal greater fall risk, particularly for the elderly, as well. While it is best to stay … Continue reading 5 Winter Walking Safety Tips

4 Ways to Prevent the Most Common Holiday Injuries

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year for many families. However, they can also be very dangerous. In fact, emergency rooms see an increase in visits over the holidays due to festivity-related mishaps. Calls to the poison centre increase, and there is even a rise in allergy symptoms over the holidays as well. … Continue reading 4 Ways to Prevent the Most Common Holiday Injuries

7 Ways to Stay Safe While Winter Cycling

While cycling is undoubtedly more common at other points in the year, it is possible to cycle during the winter as well. In fact, roughly 30 to 40 percent of Canadian cyclists will bike the entire year-round. However, cycling during the winter can be dangerous because of the increase in hazards—from shorter days to snow, … Continue reading 7 Ways to Stay Safe While Winter Cycling

Getting the Most Out of Car Repairs

Taking your car in to get a repair can be intimidating. You may not know much about how your car works or what it will need to be repaired. Because of this lack of knowledge, the possibility of a car repair shop taking advantage of you is a real concern. However, you can avoid or … Continue reading Getting the Most Out of Car Repairs

Fire Safety During the Holidays

November 24 through November 30, 2017, is National Home Fire Safety Week. There is no better time to consider how safe you and your loved ones are in your home, particularly with the holidays upon us. Year-Round Fire Safety You should practice fire safety tips throughout the year, but these tips are especially important over … Continue reading Fire Safety During the Holidays

Slip and Fall Accidents

British Columbia permits you to sue the property owner if you slipped, fell, and injured yourself under the Occupier’s Liability Act. However, just because you hurt yourself on someone else’s property, that does not automatically mean that you will obtain compensation. Instead, it is your obligation to prove that the property owner is legally responsible … Continue reading Slip and Fall Accidents

Animal Crossing: ‘Tis the Season!

Accidents involving wildlife result in millions of dollars in damage and injuries every year. Crashes with animals are notoriously underreported, especially when the driver swerves to hit an animal and ends up runninginto something or someone else instead. Big game populations, particularly deer, are on the rise. When you combine the increased number of animals … Continue reading Animal Crossing: ‘Tis the Season!

What to Do After a Hit and Run

A “hit and run” is an accident where an unidentified driver hits another vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, or property. The driver leaves the scene right after the crash, leaving everyone unable to identify the driver or whether he or she has insurance coverage. Hit and run accidents also include situations where someone hits your parked car … Continue reading What to Do After a Hit and Run

Seniors: How to Keep Driving Skills Sharp

As we age, our senses dull and our minds are simply not what they used to be. Coordination and focus may not come as quickly, and movement may be a challenge. Losing specific abilities can affect the skills that you need to drive safely. The following warning signs may indicate that your driving abilities have … Continue reading Seniors: How to Keep Driving Skills Sharp