Vancouver BC Personal Injury Lawyers - Stephens and Holman

Friday, July 26, 2013

Permanent and Partial Disability in British Columbia

When you are injured in an on the job accident, you will need to wait to return to work until your doctor finds you have reached maximum medical improvement. Until that point, you are eligible to receive workers’ compensation. However, if you suffered a severe injury that results in a permanent disability or an inability to return to your previous work duties, you may be eligible for a larger settlement.

Permanent partial disability is available to workers who have lost or partially lost the use and function of a specific part of the body or the body as a whole. When this is the case, you need an experienced British Columbia disability lawyer on your side to see that you are treated fairly and provided the compensation you will need to live with you new physical limitations.

You Need a Lawyer

It is folly to rely on your employer or the Workers’ Compensation Board of BC to provide you with the compensation you are due. The claims process for a disability is incredibly complex and common mistakes can result in years of delays. When you are injured, you need help right away. One of the British Columbia disability layers at Stephens & Holman can help you cut through the red tape and get the compensation you are entitled to.

If you have sustained a permanent partial disability at work, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free consultation with a British Columbia disability lawyer.

posted by Admin at 8:22 AM

Monday, July 22, 2013

Whiplash Injuries in British Columbia

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained in BC automobile accidents. While on the surface these injuries may seem minor, the long-term consequences of whiplash can be both physically painful and economically damaging.

In many instances, the ICBC will grade whiplash as mild, but this is a highly subjective categorization and does not accurately reflect the true damages caused by these injuries. If you have sustained whiplash in a BC auto accident, you need an experienced lawyer on your side to fight against the ICBC and get you the compensation you truly deserve.

Consequences of Whiplash

The most common effects of whiplash are pain and stiffness. This may include headaches and shoulder/back pain. Whiplash can also lead to:
  •          Fatigue
  •          Dizziness
  •          Tinnitus
  •          Visual disruptions
  •          Tingling in the arms

In some cases, these symptoms will continue to come and go for years at a time, but, as there are no diagnostics to prove these symptoms, the ICBC will generally ignore the long-term consequence of whiplash and provide you with an inadequate settlement.

BC Whiplash victims deserve full compensation. The auto accident attorneys at Stephens & Holman are prepared to take your case as far as necessary to see that you get every penny you are due.

If you have suffered whiplash in an accident in BC, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free initial consultation.

posted by Admin at 8:21 AM

Friday, July 19, 2013

Defective Vehicles and Car Accidents in British Columbia

In some instances, automobile accidents are caused by drivers. When this is the case, establishing liability and helping victims get compensation is relatively straight forward. But what do you do when an accident is actually caused by a defective vehicle? Do you still have right to take legal action and seek compensation for your damages?

The answer to that question is a resounding yes, and the BC auto insurance lawyers at Stephens & Holman are here to take your case and help you get the maximum compensation you deserve.

Defective Products

Automobile manufacturers are required to develop and produce products that are safe for their intended purposes. When you are injured by a defective product, you are entitled to hold the manufacturer responsible for their negligence and seek compensation for all of your damages.

Proving a defective vehicle played a role in your accident is never easy and the ICBC can make these types of claims incredibly difficult. With a BC auto insurance lawyer from our firm on your side, you can rest assured that liability will be established and your rights will be aggressively defended.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident and you suspect a defective vehicle played a role, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free consultation with a BC auto insurance lawyer.

posted by Admin at 8:19 AM

Monday, July 15, 2013

Pedestrian Accidents

Even at low speeds, pedestrian accidents are often catastrophic. Children are particularly vulnerable to severe or fatal injuries in these accidents, but no one is immune from damages when struck by an automobile while walking.

Common injuries in pedestrian accidents include:
  •          Head and brain injuries
  •          Spinal cord injuries
  •          Lacerations and road burns
  •          Disfigurement
  •          Fractured or pulverized bones

Many of these injuries will require both immediate medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation. Some of them will prove impossible to recover from, resulting in home and lifestyle modifications. All of them deserve compensation from the negligent driver.

Contact a Vancouver Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

When you are injured or a loved one is killed in a pedestrian accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation from ICBC. The best way to determine what your claim is worth and to secure the maximum settlement is with the help of a Vancouver pedestrian accident lawyer.

The British Columbia personal injury attorneys at Stephens & Holman are prepared to take your case, fight for your rights, and help you get every penny you are due.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident in British Columbia, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Victoria pedestrian accident lawyer.

posted by Admin at 8:16 AM

Friday, July 12, 2013

Common Car Accident Injuries

While some automobile accidents result in little more than scratched bumpers and bruised knees, many car accidents cause serious or even fatal injuries. Some common car accident injuries include:
  •          Head and brain injuries
  •          Neck and back injuries
  •          Spinal cord injuries
  •          Chest injuries
  •          Fractured bones
  •          Deep lacerations and disfigurement
  •          Amputations

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious or fatal injury in a car accident, you may be eligible to collect significant compensation from ICBC. A BC auto accident lawyer from Stephens & Holman would be happy to meet with you for a free consultation to help you determine all that you may be entitled to.

Why Hire a BC Auto Accident Lawyer

ICBC offers compensation to all motorists hurt in an accident, even if fault is shared. So why would you need a BC auto accident lawyer to handle your claim?

Dealing with ICBC alone can be difficult and often results in an inadequate settlement or a complete denial. The only way to make sure you are treated fairly and provided full compensation is with the help of a BC auto accident lawyer. Our lawyers know how to deal with ICBC. We also know how to help victims of serious injury get maximum compensation. We can discuss this with you in more detail during your free initial consultation.

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

posted by Admin at 8:13 AM

Monday, July 8, 2013

Recoverable Damages Following a Brain Injury

Brain injuries are among the most catastrophic you can sustain. Victims of brain injury often face immediate medical intervention such as surgeries and induced comas, and may require long-term life support or intensive care in the days and weeks following their accident.

After initial treatment, recovering from a brain injury may require numerous therapies, round-the-clock monitoring, inpatient care services, and adaptive technologies. In many instances, it will be impossible to every fully recover from a brain injury, resulting in both economic and personal damages.

We can Help

If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury, you need a BC brain injury lawyer on your side as soon as possible. The brain injury lawyers at Stephens & Holman can take your case and fight for damages including:
  •          All related medical and rehabilitation expenses
  •          Current at future lost wages
  •          Adaptive technology and personal assistance
  •         Home and lifestyle modifications
  •          Physical pain
  •          Emotional duress

The only way to get full compensation is with the help of a BC brain injury lawyer. We will do everything possible and take your case as far as necessary to see that you are awarded every penny you are due.

If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury in British Columbia, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced BC brain injury lawyer.

posted by Admin at 8:11 AM

Friday, July 5, 2013

Rights of DUI Victims in British Columbia

Any time you are injured in an automobile accident, you have a right to file a BC car accident claim for compensation with ICBC. If your automobile accident was caused by a driver who was drunk or on drugs, you may be entitled to substantially more compensation than in instances where intoxication was not an issue.

Automobile accidents involving drugs or alcohol are a clear case of negligence. The BC car accident claim lawyers at Stephens & Holman have years of experience helping victims of these accidents provide liability and get maximum compensation.

Your Rights

You have a right to drive on the road without fear of being injured by an intoxicated driver. If you are injured by an intoxicated driver, you have a right to hold them accountable and get compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and personal pain and suffering.

While you have these rights, exercising them is not always simple. The BC car accident lawyers at our firm can help you deal with ICBC, fight for your rights, and get you every penny you deserve.

If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an auto accident caused by an intoxicated driver, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced BC car accident claim lawyer.

posted by Admin at 7:17 AM

Monday, July 1, 2013

Motorcycle Accidents

Due to the minimal protection offered by motorcycles, motorcycle accidents are among the most deadly on British Columbia’s roadways. Even when these accidents are not deadly, they often result in serious injuries that may require extensive medical treatment and forever change the quality of the victim’s life.

The Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyers at Stephens & Holman understand how devastating these accidents can be. We also understand how difficult it can be to get fair compensation following a motorcycle accident. We have years of experience helping victims of motorcycle accidents get justice and are prepared to take your case as far as necessary to get you every penny you deserve.

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Studies have found that a majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by the drivers of larger vehicles. While ICBC offers “no fault” coverage which may cover you even if you played a role in your accident, you may be entitled to significantly more than you have been offered. Before you accept an offer from ICBC, talk to a Vancouver motorcycle accident lawyer to determine what your claim is really worth.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in British Columbia, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Victoria motorcycle accident lawyer.

posted by Admin at 7:13 AM

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