School Bus Safety

Of all the vehicle collisions in Canada, only 0.3 percent of those that cause personal injuries or death involve school buses. School buses are one of the safest methods of travel for children today. In fact, from 1995 to 2004, school buses have transported children as many as 6 billion times. There are approximately 3.4 … Continue reading School Bus Safety

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Can You be Held Legally Responsible for Distracted Walking?

With today’s technology constantly demanding our attention, even walking can be a dangerous activity. Unfortunately, pedestrians can walk into traffic, ignore traffic signals, and even run into inanimate objects or other people. Technology sometimes changes pedestrians into “zombies” who have no idea what is going on around them. In 2016, the Toronto City Council decided … Continue reading Can You be Held Legally Responsible for Distracted Walking?

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What Drivers Can Do to Avoid Commercial Trucking Accidents

Large commercial vehicles can cause serious accidents that may result in severe injuries and even death. In fact, approximately 9% of all traffic fatalities involve commercial vehicles. Large trucks require special considerations on the road. For example, they take significantly longer to stop, get started, and merge because they are so cumbersome and large. They … Continue reading What Drivers Can Do to Avoid Commercial Trucking Accidents

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Avoiding Skateboard Accidents in Vancouver – Diamond and Diamond BC

Skateboarding is a popular activity in Vancouver, particularly for the younger populations. Many people also use skateboards and longboards in addition to bicycles and motorcycles to travel as well. Using a skateboard or longboard to move is a fun and healthy way to get around town. However, these methods of travel can be dangerous, even … Continue reading Avoiding Skateboard Accidents in Vancouver – Diamond and Diamond BC

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Buying a Used Car

Buying a car can be both an exciting and stressful time. You want to be sure that you are getting a vehicle that is safe, reliable, and a good use of your money. You also want to buying a used car to get something that you love. You may have heard stories of unscrupulous car dealers … Continue reading Buying a Used Car

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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

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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 Canoe and Kayak Safety Tags: Accident, Boating, Canoe, Injury, Kayak, Life Jacket, Personal Floatation Device, Personal Injury Lawyers, Safety

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

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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

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Drowning Prevention

Unfortunately, drowning is the second leading cause of death in children in Canada. While many drownings occur at the pool or the lake, most infant drownings occur in bathtubs and other small amounts of water. Toddlers are more likely to drown in swimming pools, but ponds, rivers, and lakes can also be a serious threat. … Continue reading Drowning Prevention

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Pedestrian Safety

Between 2010 and 2014, an average of seven pedestrians lost their lives every year in motor vehicle collisions in the city of Vancouver. In fact, in 2014, pedestrians were 36% of the total accident fatalities in Vancouver. According to Transport Canada, nearly 15% of all road traffic deaths involve pedestrians. Unfortunately, pedestrian safety continues to … Continue reading Pedestrian Safety

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How to Have a Safe Canada Day

Saturday, July 1, 2017, is Canada Day, and this year is an especially exciting celebration as Canada is turning 150 this year. In 1867, four provinces united to form Canada, and Canadians everywhere will be celebrating by participating in parades, festivals, and other displays of Canadian pride. Many cities put on their own fireworks shows … Continue reading How to Have a Safe Canada Day

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Swimming Safety Tips

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve near Tofino and Ucluelet is getting a new program to help prevent swimming accidents and drownings in the area. The CoastSmart Program is based on similar programs in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Hawaii. It will be the first coastal safety program in Canada. The Coast Smart Program in Action … Continue reading Swimming Safety Tips

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Safety Tips for Bicyclists

Bicycle traffic has increased significantly over the past few years. Thankfully, collisions involving bicycles have surprisingly decreased  slightly in the Vancouver area. This decrease is likely attributed to Vancouver’s focus on bicycle safety and ensuring that bicyclists have reliable roadways and pathways to use. Keeping the collision numbers down means that all bicyclists should continue … Continue reading Safety Tips for Bicyclists

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The Importance of Wearing a Lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device

Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations require that all personal flotation devices should be comfortable and functional enough to be worn at all times. However, the regulation does not technically require that you should wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device. Nonetheless, it is a good idea to wear this protective gear whenever you are on … Continue reading The Importance of Wearing a Lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device Tags: Accident, Lifejacket, personal flotation devices, Safety, Transport Canada

Summer Driving Safety

Enjoying time out with your family relaxing on your days and evenings off-work and taking every opportunity to enjoy the good weather are just some of the benefits of spending more time on the road over the summer. Unfortunately, however, in the summer the highways across Canada become busier than ever with construction, people traveling and wildlife.

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