Vancouver BC Personal Injury Lawyers - Stephens and Holman

Property owners have a responsibility to prevent and repair dangerous conditions that may put others at risk. This can include slippery surfaces and unsafe obstacles that accompany ice and snowfall.

If you suffered a preventable injury because a property owner was negligent in shoveling snow or removing ice, the Vancouver dangerous premises lawyers at Stephens & Holman may be able to help you pursue compensation for your medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Property owners or authorized agents including landlords, maintenance personnel and property managers have a responsibility to maintain reasonably safe property for those who inhabit or otherwise use the grounds. This includes providing secure handrails and adequate lighting, and keeping walkways and other common areas free of hazards including an accumulation of snow or ice.

Accidents related to inadequate snow and ice removal can occur in a number of settings including:

• Apartments
• Retail stores
• Municipal properties
• Government facilities
• Hotels
• Restaurants

The failure to clear ice and snow and provide safe passage can result in severe personal injury.

If you were injured as a result of a property owner who was negligent in removing snow and ice to provide safe conditions, please contact the Vancouver, British Columbia, premises liability lawyers at Stephens & Holman immediately for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Typically, when one thinks of motorcycle accidents, images of touring road bikes come to mind. While these larger motorcycles are certainly involved in many motorcycle accidents, they are not the only types of motorcycles our Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyers encounter. No matter what type of motorcycle you are on, you have a right to seek compensation when you sustain an injury in a motorcycle accident. Our attorneys will do everything possible to ensure you are treated fairly and maximum compensation is granted.

Different Types of Motorcycles

Different types of motorcycles include:

• Dirt bikes
• Scooters
• Mopeds
• Electric bicycles
• Three-wheeled vehicles

Any open-air vehicle with fewer than 4 wheels can technically be considered a motorcycle. Operation of all of these requires a helmet in British Columbia. Accidents involving any of these can result in severe personal injury to its operator. Drivers of all of these vehicles are entitled to seek full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and physical and emotional pain and suffering. Our attorneys are here to ensure compensation is granted and justice is served.

If you have been involved in an accident on any type of motorcycle anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the motorcycle accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free initial consultation today.

In British Columbia, it is required that all passengers and drivers of motorcycles wear an approved helmet. This decision was reached after significant evidence showed that helmets reduce instances of brain injuries and death in motorcycle accidents.

While not required by law, additional safety measures can be taken when riding a motorcycle such as:

• Protective jackets
• Protective leggings
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Protective boots

These items, combined with safe and sober driving, can help prevent severe injuries in motorcycle accidents.

Injuries Still Occur

Even with protective motorcycle gear and safe driving habits, injuries in motorcycle accidents are still an all too common reality for bikers. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may have a right to hold the other driver liable and seek damages far beyond those offered by the ICBC. One of our Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyers can thoroughly investigate your accident and help you determine if you are entitled to seek additional damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident anywhere throughout British Columbia, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a no-cost case evaluation today.

There can be several causes of motorcycle accidents. A motorcycle does not have the same handling ability as a vehicle with four wheels, making it more susceptible to factors such as road and weather conditions. Like any vehicle, a motorcycle may have defective parts such as breaks or tires that can lead to an accident. While these are certainly causes of some motorcycle accidents, overwhelmingly these accidents are caused by the inattention or recklessness of other drivers.

Know Your Rights

When you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you risk for severe personal injury is increased. Motorcycles simply do not offer the same protections as other vehicles and even with proper safety gear you face an increased risk of spinal cord and brain damage, and a much higher chance of death. If you have sustained an injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, our Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyers are prepared to take your case and fight for maximum compensation.

There is a stigma against bikers that may prompt sympathy with the driver responsible for your injuries. We have no tolerance for these stereotypes and will fight tooth and nail to ensure you are treated fairly and provided with every penny you are due.

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

There can be several responsible parties in truck accidents because so many people are involved in the shipping of goods. Responsible parties in a truck accident may include but is not limited to:

• The truck driver
• The company the driver works for
• The company that loaded the truck
• Mechanics who have worked on the truck
• Manufacturers of truck equipment
• Government entities

In many cases, responsibility for a truck accident is shared by a combination of parties, each with a dedicated ICBC adjustor working on their side. You deserve a dedicated Langley truck accident lawyer on your side working around the clock to ensure you are provided with the full compensation you deserve.

How We Can Help

The truck accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman have over 20 years of experience helping victims of truck accidents get maximum compensation. We will investigate your accident to determine all liable parties and build a solid case against these parties. We will work with you on a personal, one-on-one basis, assessing how your injury has impacted every area of your life. We will also deal with the ICBC, making sure you are not coerced into accepting less than you are due.

If you have been injured in a truck accident anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the aggressive attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a no-cost consultation today.

Overloaded trucks can easily cause truck accidents. An over or improperly loaded truck can decrease a driver’s control over the vehicle. It can also lead to an increased risk for things such as truck rollover, blown tires, and vehicle malfunction.

When an overloaded truck causes an accident, your chance for severe personal injury is greatly increased. If you are injured by an overloaded truck, one of our Delta personal injury attorneys can take your case and fight to get you compensation for damages including medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and physical and emotional pain and suffering.

Where Blame Lies

It is the responsibility of trucking companies to ensure a trailer is not overloaded. In an attempt to cut costs, many trucking companies will overload a trailer anyway. Responsibility may also lie with the driver who, before accepting a load, should have inspected it to ensure it was not over-full. Responsibility may also lie with government agencies who allowed an overloaded truck to pass weigh stations. Perhaps it lies with several parties. In any event, our attorneys will hold all responsible parties accountable, and fight to get you every penny you are due.

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

One of the most common types of truck accidents is truck rollover. This is caused when the trailer or cab of a truck rolls over and often results in severe personal injury and even death for the drivers and passengers of smaller vehicles. The causes of truck rollover can include improperly weighted loads, defective tires or trucking equipment, unsafe speeds, or even weather conditions. No matter the cause, you will need an experienced Delta personal injury lawyer on your side following one of these accidents to ensure you are provided with the compensation you are due.

Who is to Blame?

There can be several responsible parties in a truck accident case. Perhaps the driver was distracted or driving irresponsibly. Perhaps the load was not weighted or secured properly by a loading crew. The vehicle may have been unsafe prior to its departure or not fully inspected by a mechanic. With so many potential parties sharing responsibility, you need one of our attorneys to investigate your accident and determine liability. Liability in a truck rollover may be shared by several parties, each with their own ICBC adjustor working to minimize your settlement. Only with one of our attorneys on your side can you ensure you are treated fairly and provided the full compensation you are due.

If you have been injured in a truck rollover anywhere in British Columbia, please contact the truck accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman to schedule a free case evaluation today.

There are a number of serious personal injuries that can accompany truck accidents. The size, shape, and weight of a semi-truck all combine to make them one of the most lethal things on British Columbia roadways. The BC truck accident lawyers at Stephens & Holman are prepared to work with you on an individual basis to get a full understanding of the ways your injuries will impact your life. Working with this information, we will fight around the clock to ensure you are provided with the maximum compensation you deserve.

Catastrophic Personal Injury

Injuries typical in semi-truck accidents include:

• Spinal cord and back injuries
• Brain injuries
• Amputations
• Whiplash
• Paralysis

These injuries will result in long-term medical and financial expenses and may be impossible to recover from. Our attorneys will do everything possible to ensure you are provided the full compensation you will require to get the help you need and keep your family cared for during and after your recovery period.

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