If you have never made an insurance claim before, the process can seem pretty daunting. However, if you have suffered damage to your vehicle, whether it was in an accident or because it was vandalised or had damage due to weather, you may need to make an insurance claim. After all, the reasons you have … Continue reading Steps Involved in a Collision Claim

What Affects the Cost of Your Auto Insurance

Drivers are required by law to carry auto insurance. You can be fined for failing to have valid auto insurance in British Columbia. The minimum fine is $598.00. If you drive without proper insurance, you may also have your licence suspended, and your vehicle may be impounded. If you are involved in an accident in … Continue reading What Affects the Cost of Your Auto Insurance

How Will a Pre-existing Condition Affect My Accident Claim?

When someone is involved in an accident, he or she may have existing injuries or health conditions when the accident occurs. These conditions were not caused by the accident but were present before the crash happened. What happens when the accident aggravates your pre-existing injuries? Are you able to get compensation for that type of … Continue reading How Will a Pre-existing Condition Affect My Accident Claim?

Options if You’re Injured on an Amusement Park Ride – Diamond and Diamond BC

Thousands of children and adults are injured on amusement park rides every year. Children are especially vulnerable to injuries because they are smaller and do not fully understand the risks associated with the ride. Because of the favourable weather, amusement park ride injuries and fatalities significantly increase during the summer months. Some parks, fairs, and … Continue reading Options if You’re Injured on an Amusement Park Ride – Diamond and Diamond BC

Tips for Cycling to Work

Cycling to work has all kinds of benefits. It has significant health advantages and does wonders for the environment by reducing emissions. In fact, registered bike-to-work participants in British Columbia reduced CO2 emissions by 291,999 Kilograms in the last year alone. They also burned over 40,400,000 calories in just one week in 2016! While cycling … Continue reading Tips for Cycling to Work

Canoe and Kayak Safety

Unfortunately, roughly 100 people will die in boating accidents every year, and many more individuals will be severely injured. Thankfully, however, most boating deaths and injuries can be avoided by following simple safety tips. Canoes and kayaks are referred to as “human-powered water crafts,” in British Columbia, which means that the requirements to operate these … Continue reading

Railway Safety

Every year, nearly 100 people are killed, and another 100 are injured because of collisions with trains. Injuries like run-ins with trains are the leading cause of death and disability among youth and children in Canada. Collisions with trains can either be on foot or while traveling in a vehicle. Railway Accident Causes and Statistics … Continue reading Railway Safety

Who is Liable in an Accident When You Lend Your Car?

When you lend your vehicle to someone else, you have very little control over what he or she does behind the wheel. The person that borrowed your car may end up getting into an accident that may or may not have been their fault. Even if you were not driving, you could still be partially … Continue reading Who is Liable in an Accident When You Lend Your Car?

Flying a Drone? Legal and Safety Tips

Drones can be a fun and exciting way to enjoy the outdoors. Their light bodies can fly through the air with ease, and they are often simply amazing to watch. Some flyers can even do stunts and tricks, which makes the experience even more exciting. While drones can be a lot of fun, they can … Continue reading Flying a Drone? Legal and Safety Tips

Playground Safety

As the weather heats up and more people are moving outdoors to enjoy the sunshine, children flock to playground areas. There are many benefits of taking children to the park, including teaching children how to share, make friends, and follow the rules. Exercise and fresh air are great for children of all ages. Equipment and … Continue reading Playground Safety