Author: Hoogbruin

After experiencing a concussion, your life is impacted in many more ways than just the physical recovery process. Here are the most common ways that a concussion can affect your life.Talk to a Lawyer TodayDepressionDepression is very common for people to experience after a concussion or other traumatic brain...

Distracted DrivingFocusing on distractions such as texting or talking on a cellphone inevitably takes away from your focus on the road. As a result, many road accidents are caused by distracted driving. Make it a rule to keep your phone on silent and out of reach when you are driving, and if you urgently need to...

One of the most common injuries caused by a road accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Many people suffer from concussions and other TBIs for a long time and find that their day-to-day lives are negatively impacted in a myriad of ways.If you have been in an accident that resulted in a traumatic brain...

In the wake of the global pandemic, many people are looking for ways to avoid crowded public transportation and are looking to the bicycle as their new go-to way to get around. Cycling is a great, environmentally-friendly, socially distancing way to get to where you need to go, but it can also lead to road...

Be Mindful of What You Say Your insurance company may pressure you to make a recorded statement right away, but do not do so without a lawyer present. Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer first to determine the best way to go about giving a statement. It is easy to accidentally use language that...

Vancouver is a very cyclist-friendly city with more and more bike lanes and bicycle share programs available. These share programs are convenient and allow people to pick up bikes all over the city and ride them to wherever they need to go. When you are using a bicycle share program, you are assuming...

Due to the lack of protection to the driver of a motorized scooter or moped, accidents involving these vehicles often result in severe injury. Renting motorized scooters has become a more and more popular way to explore a city, which means that many people driving these vehicles are not scooter owners and may...

Sometimes it is difficult to know what to ask your prospective lawyer during the initial consultation. It is a good idea to have a list of questions that you want to ask, so that you don’t forget to get any relevant information during the meeting. Here is a list of important questions to ask any personal injury...

Motorcycle accidents, though not necessarily more frequent than other types of accidents, are more likely to result in serious injury or death. According to the federal government, there were 1,841 motor vehicle accident fatalities in 2017. Of these fatalities, 53.5% were drivers of light-duty vehicles or...