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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Teen Girl Struck by Pick-Up Truck While Crossing Street in Surrey, BC

A 15-year-old girl was struck by a pick-up truck in Surrey while she was crossing a street late Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the teen was walking in a marked crosswalk, but the driver failed to see her as “she was wearing dark clothing.” He stayed at the scene of the pedestrian accident, which occurred on 24th Ave at 134th St at around 5:30PM.
The girl sustained a head injury that is not believed to be life-threatening, but could result in a traumatic brain injury. The crash is still under investigation.

Brain injury is a serious condition with potentially life-long consequences. Many victims of pedestrian accidents and auto accidents who suffer head injuries must contend with worsening symptoms months and even years later. Brain injury can affect a victim’s memory, concentration, balance and coordination, cognitive abilities, and even their emotional stability.

Depending on what area of the brain is injured, the result can be a slight concussion, or permanent brain damage with progressive symptoms. Accident victims often show no signs of brain injury until a cognitive impairment or speech problem is identified by a family member.

If you or one of your loved ones has been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident caused by a reckless driver, please contact Stephens & Holman today or call toll free (866) 200-3575 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced Vancouver lawyers. We can help you fight for justice and fair compensation. 

posted by Admin at 1:54 PM

Friday, December 20, 2013

Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?

If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s recklessness or neglect, you may have a right to compensation through a personal injury claim. Personal injury law hinges on the concept of negligence: if someone else failed to act in a reasonably safe manner and you were injured as a result, that person can and should be held accountable for your losses.
However, you must be able to prove that the other party was negligent in order to successfully win compensation in your case. Our experienced Surrey personal injury lawyers at Stephens & Holman can evaluate your claim for free to determine whether or not you have a case worth pursuing.

Generally speaking, your personal injury claim must meet three basic requirements in order to be valid:
  •      The responsible party was negligent – For example, if a driver crashed into your vehicle because they ran a red light, he or she would be considered negligent under the law.
  •      The responsible party’s negligence caused you to be injured – You must demonstrate that the other party’s reckless behavior led to your injuries.
  •      Your personal injury resulted in damages – If your injury resulted in medical bills, lost income, physical pain and suffering, emotional trauma, etc, these are all considered damages that you can be compensated for.

If you believe you have a valid personal injury case, please contact Stephens & Holman today or call toll free (866) 200-3575 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced Surrey personal injury attorneys. We can help you obtain the justice and fair compensation you deserve. 

posted by Admin at 4:25 AM

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