Vancouver BC Personal Injury Lawyers - Stephens and Holman

Friday, September 20, 2013

Types of Personal Injury

 Personal injury is the term given to any sort of injury that is caused by the negligence or deliberately harmful actions of another. A Surrey personal injury lawyer can file a claim to help you receive compensation for the damages that were incurred, including medical and rehabilitation costs, loss of wages, or property damage.

Many cases of personal injury result from motor vehicle accidents, which can include cars, motorcycles, trucks, or busses. However, there are a wide range of circumstances where a personal injury lawyer can help you pursue justice and compensation, including:

·         Pedestrian accidents
·         Dangerous premises
·         Defective products
·         Bicycle accidents
·         Boat accidents
·         Airplane accidents

Some of these accidents can result in severe injuries, which require a significant amount of money and time to recover from. Hiring a personal injury lawyer to examine the details of your case and guide you through the personal injury claim process will help you as your pursue the justice and compensation you deserve..

Due to the statute of limitations in personal injury cases, you will want to consult with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident.

If you live in Surrey and you need an experienced personal injury lawyer, please contact  Stephens and Holman today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

posted by Admin at 11:25 PM

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Insurance Issues with Motorcycle Accidents in BC

The ICBC is infamous for the incredibly expensive insurance premiums it places on motorcycles. Due to the high costs of insuring motorcycles, many bikers opt for liability alone, making them vulnerable to significant losses in the event of a motorcycle accident. 

No matter what type of coverage you have, you should discuss your accident with an experienced car insurance lawyer before you accept a settlement from ICBC.

The motorcycle accident lawyers at Stephens & Holman have years of experience helping injured bikers get justice. We would be happy to meet with you free of charge to discuss your case, inform you of your rights, and help you understand all of your options.

ICBC Motorcycle Coverage

The benefits offered by ICBC for bikers who carry full coverage are superior to many other car insurance companies. For example, if you have full coverage, you can collect benefits even if you are determined liable for an accident. However, insufficient coverage can result in serious personal losses. The best way to determine what you may be entitled to is by discussing your case with one of the BC car insurance lawyers at our firm.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free consultation with one of our BC car insurance lawyers.

posted by Admin at 6:11 AM

How Long do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in BC?


Injuries sustained in a car accident may fall under one of two Canadian statutes of limitations:
  •  Basic limitation period – Two years from the date of the accident or the date at which an injury from the accident was discovered
  • Unlimited limitation period – 15 years from the date of the accident
Within both of these limitation periods are various exceptions and regulations that can significantly complicate your claims process. To help ensure the smoothest BC car accident claim possible, you will want to have an experienced attorney on your side.

Don’t Wait

While the BC car accident claim statute of limitations may seem generous, it is never a good idea to wait to take action. In fact, the longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to seek compensation. Waiting allows numerous exceptions to be brought into your claim, which can make getting full compensation all but impossible. The best way to see that you are treated fairly and provided the true compensation you are due is by contacting a BC car accident claim attorney as soon as possible following your accident.

For more information about how to best file a BC car accident claim, please contact Stephens & Holman today to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.

posted by Admin at 5:50 AM

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Uninsured/Underinsured Surrey Drivers and Car Accidents

An automobile accident is difficult enough when everyone involved is properly insured. However, there are many accidents every year in Surrey where at least one party has violated Canadian law and drives without insurance. In this circumstance, you need to speak with a firm whose lawyers have decades of experience handling car insurance claims.

The accident lawyers at Stephens and Holman have handled many cases where the driver at fault did not carry car insurance. We understand the process.

Under British Columbia law, if you’ve been in an accident with an uninsured driver and you believe you have a claim against the driver, you must file a claim with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.

The ICBC will, in turn, send a notification to the uninsured driver. If the driver fails to respond, the ICBC has the right to negotiate a claim with you in the name of the uninsured person. If the driver does respond, however, he or she has the right to contest your claim.

The law governing this process, The Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act, is quite complicated and comes with a number of different provisions. Our car insurance lawyers have experience with the law and know it inside and out.

Let us help you navigate these difficult waters and pursue the compensation you are entitled to as a victim of an uninsured driver’s neglect or misconduct.

If you’re a Surrey resident who has been hurt by mistakes made by an uninsured driver, our experienced car insurance lawyers can help. Please contact Stephens and Holman today for a free consultation. 

posted by Admin at 5:56 AM

Rollover Accidents



A car accident is always a traumatic experience for those involved. This is especially true if you’ve suffered an injury and you’re wondering how you’ll handle all of the difficult financial demands. Rollover accidents are particularly devastating. Fortunately, the accident lawyers at Stephens and Holman have more than two decades of experience helping the people of British Columbia in the difficult days after their rollover accidents.
SUVs are particularly prone to rollovers, but every sort of vehicle can roll in the right circumstances.
After you’ve received medical attention and spoken with your insurance company, come to us to talk about your auto accident. We offer free, no-obligation consultations at which you can speak to our experienced accident lawyers about your case.
If your accident was caused by the negligence or misconduct of another driver, our lawyers will be able to pursue compensation for your injuries. Significant injuries are tragically common in rollover accidents, including:
  • Brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Broken bones
Also, rollover accidents are often caused by design defects in the vehicle. If your accident was the result of such negligence, our accident lawyers can pursue a defective products claim against your vehicle’s manufacturer.
If you’ve been hurt in a rollover accident in British Columbia, our accident lawyers can help. Please contact Stephens and Holman today for a free consultation.

posted by Admin at 5:34 AM

Accidents Caused By Icy Roads

 Those of us in Langley and the surrounding areas are quite familiar with driving on icy roads. All those years of experience with difficult driving conditions means you know you have a duty to drive carefully in these circumstances. However, not everyone is so cautious. When another driver fails to take his responsibilities on an icy road seriously and injures you, you need our experienced accident lawyers. 

Icy or snow-covered roads present certain difficulties to even the best driver, but auto accidents are still avoidable. We all have responsibilities to our fellow motorists, and you should not be held responsible when another driver is careless and injures you.

Some common causes of winter weather car accidents include:
  • Distracted driving
  • Failure to adjust to the difficult conditions
  • Improper equipment on the car, especially tires
When someone takes his car on the road, he has a responsibility to ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained and safe to drive. If it is not, it presents a danger to everyone on the road with him. You should speak to the accident lawyers at Stephens and Holman if you’ve been hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence or misconduct.

Sometimes defense lawyers will argue the accident was “unavoidable” due to the presence of black ice. While this defense is sometimes successful, warnings about the dangerous nature of the roads and evidence that the driver had experienced such conditions in the past can be used to show that the accident was far from unavoidable.

This is a complicated area of law, and you need accident lawyers with plenty of experience in the field. We’ve been serving the people of British Columbia for more than 20 years and know the ins and outs of accident law.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident on icy Langley roads that was caused by another driver’s negligence or misconduct, our accident lawyers can help. Please contact Stephens and Holman today for a free consultation.

posted by Admin at 5:05 AM

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