Vancouver BC Personal Injury Lawyers - Stephens and Holman

Monday, April 30, 2012

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents remain the most serious and deadly accidents in British Columbia. Adding to the severe personal injury that can be caused by truck accidents is the difficulty of getting the compensation you are due following one. The BC truck accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman have nearly 3 decades of experience helping victims of truck accidents get the compensation they deserve. We will do everything possible to ensure all of your damages are taken into account and you are provided with every penny you are due.


Determining Liability


Truck accidents are not always as black and white as they appear. There can be several responsible parties in these accidents including the trucker, the company he works for, and even the manufacturer of trucking equipment. Working on behalf of all of these parties will be one or more ICBC adjustors. They will be working to ensure the best interests of the trucking company are protected. But who looks after your interest?


Our attorneys know exactly what to look for in these cases to prove liability. We will investigate your accident and provide you round the clock representation to help ensure the responsible party is held accountable and you are provided with everything you will need to recover.


If you have been involved in a truck accident anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the experienced auto accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Radiation Exposure from Diagnostic Sources

There is a certain amount of assumed risk when you require diagnostic medical services. However, many people suffer from excessive radiation exposure due to improperly functioning diagnostic machines. When this occurs, you may face additional damages including new illnesses or an intensification of symptoms.


You have a right to have medical assistance free of defective products. When you sustain an injury due to a product defect, one of our Vancouver defective product attorneys can investigate your case and help you determine if you have cause to file a product liability lawsuit.


Radiation and Cancer


Radiation from diagnostic sources has been conclusively linked to cancer. If you have been exposed to excessive radiation, you may now have a disease that could have been prevented if the machine was in proper working order. You deserve justice when you are exposed to high amounts of radiation. The product liability attorneys at Stephens & Holman will fight tirelessly to ensure you get the justice you deserve.


If you have been injured through radiation exposure from a diagnostic source anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the experienced and aggressive product liability attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

posted by Admin at 2:25 PM

Monday, April 23, 2012

Insufficient Doctor Instructions for Device Use

When you are provided with a medical device from your doctor, you have a right to expect it will operate as intended. Sadly, many medical products come with complex directions and require the assistance of a medical professional for appropriate use. When a doctor fails to provide you with sufficient instructions and the device itself does not come with adequate instructions, you may have a right to file a defective product lawsuit.


Defective Products


A product must operate as it is intended to without causing any harm. In addition, a product must contain sufficient instructions to allow a user to operate it without assuming any damages will occur. When a product is insufficiently labeled or adequate instruction is not provided, your chances of severe personal injury are greatly increased. The BC defective product lawyers at Stephens & Holman will investigate your injuries to see if you have cause to file suit against a product manufacturer. We will do everything possible to hold the responsible party accountable for any and all damages their negligence has caused.


If you or a loved one has sustained an injury due to a defective product anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the experienced product liability attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a no-cost case evaluation today.

posted by Admin at 2:23 PM

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Premises Liability and Shoveling Snow and Ice

For years, owners of property in the downtown core of Vancouver and other areas of British Columbia have been required to keep their walkways free of ice and snow. After filing over 700 warnings last year, city engineers in Vancouver are proposing that all property managers be required to remove snow and ice from pedestrian areas. The reason for this is simple: ice and snow commonly result in slip and fall accidents which, in turn, can lead to expensive medical expenses and untold suffering for victims.


Premises Liability


Even without tougher regulations, it is the duty of property owners and managers to keep their premises clear of dangers. When you become injured due to the negligence of a property owner, you have a right to seek compensation with a premises liability lawsuit. The Surrey personal injury attorneys at Stephens & Holman are prepared to take your case, hold negligent property owners responsible, and fight to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you are due.


If you have sustained an injury on a slippery walkway anywhere throughout British Columbia, please contact the personal injury lawyers at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial case evaluation today.

posted by Admin at 2:21 PM

Monday, April 16, 2012

What is Wrongful Death?

Have you lost a loved one? If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent, reckless, or harmful behavior of another party, you may have cause to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful death occurs when your loved one’s death could have been prevented if another party had behaved in a manner consistent with acceptable standards. When the untimely death of a loved one could have been prevented, the responsible party can be held accountable for the damages your loss will cause.

Seeking Justice

A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by a surviving spouse or children of the deceased.
Commonly, a wrongful death lawsuit will seek damages including:

• End of life expenses
• Lost future wages
• Lost future financial contributions such as mortgage and tuition
• Loss of a loved one

Not all of these damages can readily have a price placed on them. Working closely with your family, one of our Vancouver wrongful death attorneys will assess the damages you have faced and fight to ensure you receive the justice you are due.

If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s behavior anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the wrongful death lawyers at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

posted by Admin at 2:18 PM

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Why do I Need an Attorney after a Car Accident?

When you are involved in an automobile accident, there will be several factors that can interfere with a just and fair settlement. Liability must be determined. To do this, you will need one of our Vancouver auto accident lawyers to carefully evaluate the causes and conditions surrounding your accident. Once liability has been established, insurance will become a factor. While you may want to believe that the ICBC has your best interests in mind, history has proven that they do not. In fact, it is not uncommon for the ICBC to make seeking compensation so difficult that people just give up.


We Deal With the ICBC


Our attorneys will deal with the ICBC. With us on your side, you will not need to worry about the tactics of intimidation or disinterest that the ICBC may use to force you into accepting less than you are due. We will fight tirelessly for your best interests and work to ensure you are provided with the maximum compensation you are due.


If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the experienced car accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

posted by Admin at 2:16 PM

Monday, April 9, 2012

Dangerous Roads

Dangerous roads are common throughout British Columbia. There can be several factors in any automobile accident, but dangerous roads are often overlooked. Examples of dangerous roads include:

• Improperly maintained roads
• Inadequate lighting
• Construction debris
• Poor warning signs
• Malfunctioning or improper signals and signs

Perhaps the road was poorly designed or a municipality has failed to keep it safe for travel. In any case, you need an experienced Vancouver auto accident attorney on your side if you are involved in an accident on a dangerous road.
Who is Responsible?

Determining responsibility in accidents that occur on dangerous roads can be a daunting task. For over two decades, our attorneys have been helping victims of auto accidents determine liability and get the maximum compensation they are due.

With a dangerous road, it may be a local government entity or a construction crew who bears responsibility. It may also be the responsibility of several parties. We will investigate your accident and work to ensure every liable party is held accountable for your injuries.

If you have been involved in an accident on a dangerous road anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the auto accident lawyers at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

posted by Admin at 2:13 PM

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Teens and Auto Accidents

Teenaged drivers are disproportionately involved in automobile accidents in and around Vancouver, BC. Due to this, the automatic response of the ICBC and even the authorities is to assume a teen driver caused the accident. Statistics show that teens are more likely to take unnecessary risks while driving and things such as texting can be more common in a car piloted by a teen. However, this does not mean that your teenager caused their accident. You need an aggressive and experienced auto accident lawyer on your side to help establish liability and ensure your teen is treated fairly.

How We Can Help

For nearly 30 years the attorneys at Stephens & Holman have been helping victims of auto accidents get the justice they deserve. We will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of your teenager’s accident and seek to prove that liability does not lie solely on their shoulders. Going it alone can result in costly lawsuits and insurance premium increases. With our law firm on your side, you can rest assured that your family will be protected and maximum compensation will be sought.

If your teenage driver was involved in an accident anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the experienced auto accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

posted by Admin at 2:11 PM

Monday, April 2, 2012

Dos and Don’ts Following a Car Accident

When you are involved in an automobile accident the steps you take immediately afterward can have a profound impact on your ability to collect compensation. Knowing what to do ahead of time can make all the difference between a complete settlement and one which fails to meet all of your needs. The Vancouver auto accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman offer the following list of dos and don’ts following a car accident to help make the process easier.

What to do After a Car Accident

Here are some ideas of what to do if you’re involved in an accident:

• Contact and cooperate with emergency personnel
• File a police report
• Contact ICBC to report the accident
• Get the names and contact information of all witnesses and involved drivers
• Take pictures of the scene with a phone or camera
• Seek medical assistance even if no injuries are immediately apparent
• Contact Stephens & Holman to discuss your accident
What Not to do After a Car Accident

Following your car accident, do not:

• Admit fault to anyone
• Discuss payment with other drivers
• Accept an offer from ICBC
• Fail to seek adequate medical treatment
• Fail to contact our office for a consultation

Taking these simple steps can help ensure you are provided with the maximum compensation you are due.

If you have been involved in a car accident anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the auto accident lawyers at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

posted by Admin at 2:08 PM

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