Service Dog
August 6, 2024
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Service Dog A service dog is a specially trained dog that performs tasks for individuals with disabilities to help them navigate daily life more effectively.
Blogs
Summer Heat and Spinal Cord Injury
July 10, 2024
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necessary precautions are crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of people with SCI during the scorching summer months.
PTSD
April 23, 2024
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Understanding PTSD: Symptoms, Treatments, and Hope for Recovery PTSD is a familiar term, but what does it really entail? Discover its symptoms, available treatments, and
Cycling Accidents:
March 20, 2024
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What you need to know about cycling to work in Vancouver. The benefits, risks, and legal protection if you are involved in a cycling accident.
Domestic Abuse: It is Never Your Fault
February 24, 2024
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Let’s Talk About Domestic Abuse In the quiet corners of homes across Canada, a silent epidemic persists: domestic abuse. We do not know what happens
Recovering from a Catastrophic Personal Injury: Steps to take
February 12, 2024
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Recovering from a catastrophic personal injury requires careful attention to both your physical well-being and your legal rights. Here are the key steps to take
BC’s No-Fault Insurance Limits: Understanding Limits After an Accident
January 10, 2024
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BC’s No-Fault Insurance Limits: What You Need to Know After an Accident Getting into an accident can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding
Personal Injury Claims: The Most Asked Questions
October 26, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims Personal injury claims can be a source of confusion and concern, especially for individuals who have recently experienced
How are assets divided when you divorce?
October 19, 2023
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How Assets Are Divided When You Divorce Divorce is difficult, expensive and can be a lengthy process. One way to reduce costs and time is
Separation: The first thing you should do
October 9, 2023
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When should I get a lawyer? Going through a separation can be an emotionally challenging and complex process. If you’ve recently decided to separate from
Do I need a lawyer if I want to adopt?
September 29, 2023
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Do I need a lawyer if I want to adopt? Embarking on the journey of adoption in British Columbia is a significant and rewarding step
Child Custody Agreement
September 23, 2023
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Understanding A Child Custody Agreement: What You Need to Know Child custody agreements may seem complex, but fear not – we’re here to simplify it
Grandparent Rights
August 28, 2023
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Understanding Grandparents’ Visitation Rights Introduction Grandparents are like bridges that connect the past and the future, enriching the lives of their grandchildren. Sometimes, though, life’s
Property Division in BC Divorces: Community vs. Separate Property
August 15, 2023
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Property Division in BC Divorces: Community vs. Separate Property Introduction Divorce can be a complex and emotionally charged process, especially when it comes to property
What to Expect as You Go Through a Divorce
July 11, 2023
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Going through a divorce in British Columbia can be emotionally challenging. This blog provides information on what to expect during the divorce process in British
Types of Compensation for Personal Injury Claims
July 4, 2023
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Introduction Suffering from a personal injury can be a harrowing experience, often resulting in physical, emotional, and financial distress. In British Columbia, victims of personal
What to Do After a Personal Injury in British Columbia: A Step-by-Step Guide
May 24, 2023
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Suffered a personal injury in British Columbia? This easy-to-follow guide outlines the crucial steps you should take right after an accident. Learn how to seek
The best questions to ask at a free consultation.
April 25, 2023
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What are the best questions to ask at a free consultation
The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims in British Columbia
April 19, 2023
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Selfies, tags, pins, drop-ins and sharing our lives is easy to do. Social media has become an essential part of our lives. It has also
What to ask doctors after a brain injury
April 12, 2023
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If you are caring for someone with a brain injury, do you know what to ask doctors after a brain injury? Here are a few
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Catastrophic Injury Claims in BC: How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit?
April 9, 2023
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How long do you have to file a lawsuit in BC? If you or a loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone
The Importance of Working with a Skilled Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in BC: How to Find the Right Legal Representation for Your Case
March 27, 2023
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Do you know how to find the best legal representation? Sustaining a catastrophic injury can have a significant impact on an individual’s life and the
Accessible Housing
November 1, 2022
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What will it look like when you finally get to go home after months in the hospital recovering. This is an incredibly stressful time and there are things you need to have ready before you can return home. You will have a team of people helping at the rehabilitation center but now, you are on your own; financially, physically, and emotionally.
Boating Accident
July 27, 2022
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Injured In a Boating Accident Each year in Canada approximately 250 boating accidents occur. What are your legal responsibilities are if you are operating a
Litigation Buddy
May 23, 2022
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Litigation Buddy A personal injury claim can be completely overwhelming. Not only are you recovering from a traumatic injury but there are doctor appointments, telephone
Free Last Minute Gifts
December 23, 2021
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Free Last Minute Gifts That Cost Nothing. Three days before Christmas. Your paycheck is not what you hoped. You have not bought gifts for everyone.
How to Survive the Holidays With a Concussion
December 4, 2021
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How to Survive the Holidays With a Concussion. ‘Tis the season. For some this is a wonderful time of the year. Friends, family, get togethers,
Making a Will in BC
June 15, 2021
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No one wants to think about dying. Sadly, we are all going to be faced with the passing of a loved one either by a
How To Appeal An Insurance Claim
May 8, 2021
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How to Appeal an Insurance Claim Insurance companies sell insurance that will help us recover costs and expenses should we experience an unexpected loss. We
Recovery After An Accident
April 6, 2021
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The Day It All Changed Wednesday. Hump Day. What ever you want to call it there was nothing about the start of this day that
Incapacity Planning
March 18, 2021
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Would you go hiking or go on a road trip without being prepared? What about, emergency supplies, food, or maps? Would you inform someone where
Recovery from Concussion or Injury
March 2, 2021
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What does it mean to recover? I hate the word “recovery” in the context of describing someone’s healing process following a catastrophic accident for many
Living With A Brain Injury
February 1, 2021
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Behind My Smile. I am home from work, late, again, traffic was terrible. Homecare is still here helping my husband relearn how to manage daily
Recognizing Depression & Anxiety
January 28, 2021
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Can you recognize the signs of anxiety and depression? Do you know when it is time to get professional help?
New Year Resolutions – Forget About Them
January 1, 2021
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Why You Should Not Make Any New Year Resolutions This Year. I have been going to the same gym now for 4 years and January
What I Learned from the Hairstylist Today
December 22, 2020
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I want to share with you something that happened last week that made a profound impact on my life. I went to get my hair
Vestibular System and Concussion
December 7, 2020
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Vestibular System and Concussion Why Does a Concussion Make You Feel Dizzy? Have you ever been to an amusement park and taken a ride on
What Does Recovery From A Traumatic Injury Cost?
October 29, 2020
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What does recovery from a traumatic injury cost? I bet you started crunching numbers in your head. What would you think if I said it costs many injured people everything, and I am not just referring to financial hardship, but their freedom, relationship, friends, career, home, future, and sense of self? For many, a traumatic injury leads to substance abuse and suicide.
Invisible Injury – Traumatic Brain Injury
October 20, 2020
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Invisible Injury – Traumatic Brain Injury This is what an invisible injury looks like from the outside. According to the Brain Injury Society of Canada
Standard of care in long-term care facilities?
October 1, 2020
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COVID19 continues to expose flaws in our standard of care in long-term care facilities in British Columbia and across Canada. Our most vulnerable and compromised
Caregiver Burnout
September 25, 2020
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Caregiver Burnout It is 6 am and your alarm clock is signaling the start of your day. There is no snooze option for you. Long
Filing an Insurance Claim
September 17, 2020
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What You Need to Know When Filing an Insurance Claim British Columbians are some of the most insured people in the world. Vehicle, house, life,
Ride-Hailing Service Accident
August 28, 2020
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Accidents involving ride-hailing services Ride-hailing services like, Uber and Lyft are new to Vancouver. These services are quickly becoming a popular way to get around
What should you do if you have been bitten by a dog?
August 4, 2020
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What should you do if you have been bitten by a dog? Meet Franklin, he is a puppy and is a bit unpredictable. Regardless of
Can CBD Help With Concussion Symptoms
July 20, 2020
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Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is a very popular topic of conversation. CBD is being studied by medical researchers as an alternative treatment for chronic pain. A
What is an Examination for Discovery?
July 8, 2020
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Examination for Discovery Personal injury claims are stressful. Not only are you trying to recover from a debilitating injury but trying to navigate a complex
Does Signing A Waiver Mean You Can’t Sue ?
June 18, 2020
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Does signing a waiver mean you can’t sue if you are injured? A waiver is a legal document that states, with your signature, you can
Third Patient Wanders From Vancouver Hospital
June 12, 2020
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A third patient has wandered from a Vancouver Hospital. Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster BC has reported a third at risk patient wandering from
Complications From Repetitive Brain Injuries
June 5, 2020
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Complications from repetitive brain injuries Head injuries are among the most catastrophic because a person’s cognition, motor skills, and memory can be negatively impacted. While
Putty Therapy for Building Hand Strength
May 22, 2020
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Putty Therapy for Building Hand Strength We all remember playing with playdough at preschool. Did you ever wonder why it was there? Of course not.
Life After Spinal Cord Injury
May 21, 2020
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Life After a Spinal Cord Injury The first few hours and days after your accident doctors test and retest. The injuries are assessed, and reassessed.
Pedestrian Safety Tips
May 4, 2020
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Pedestrian Safety Tips Being a pedestrian is a healthy and often faster way to get around busy cities. So, we have put together a few
Predicting TBI Recovery Time
April 25, 2020
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Understanding the Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries Predicting a TBI recovery time is difficult. Each injury is different and the recovery time for each person
Am I At Risk for Developing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
April 25, 2020
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Am I at risk for developing complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after a car accident? When you’ve been in a car crash, you may have
Supreme Court Ruling BC RCMP officer awarded more than 3 million for damages
April 23, 2020
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After a hard fought bench trial in BC Canada, Wishart Brain and Spine Law (Sagert / Wishart) was able to help a BC RCMP officer
How to Choose the Right Lawyer
April 14, 2020
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How to Choose the Right Lawyer It is important to choose the right lawyer to represent you. Here are some things to take into consideration
What Are Canada’s Laws Regarding Athletes and Head Injuries?
April 1, 2020
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Concussions in Youth Sports What are Canada’s laws regarding athletes and head injuries? According to the Canadian Pediatric Society, young athletes are the most susceptible
The Power of Self Talk
March 30, 2020
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We are the biggest cheerleaders of others. We sing the praises of our family, friends and co-workers. But why is it that sometimes we struggle to do this for ourselves?
Agur Lake Camp BC’s only barrier free wilderness campground
March 25, 2020
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Agur Lake Camp BC’s Only Barrier Free Wilderness Campground Agur Lake Camp is, BC’s only barrier free wilderness campground is located on Agur Lake 30
What You Should Know After a Motor Vehicle Accident
March 25, 2020
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At the accident location What should I know after a motor vehicle accident? When an accident occurs, police are typically first on scene followed by
How Much Do Doctors Typically Educate the Loved Ones of a TBI Patient?
March 10, 2020
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Understanding Your Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team It’s likely you’ll want to be at your loved one’s side as they’re recovery from their brain injury.
Local artist uses creativity to aid his recovery from a TBI
March 8, 2020
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A local artist, from Maple Ridge B,C uses creativity in paining to aid his recovery from a TBI. Artist Michael Sawyer, learned the brain creates
Care Giver Support – Put your Oxygen Masks on.
March 8, 2020
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Care Giver Support – Put Your Oxygen Masks On. If you have ever been on a plane, you have undoubtedly heard the safety drill before
What Does the Rehabilitation Process Look Like After a Brain Injury ?
January 25, 2020
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What does the rehabilitation process look like after a brain injury? Your brain is your most precious organ. After a traumatic brain injury, you’ll want
Does the Player Always Assume the Risk in a Sports Injury?
January 8, 2020
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If you’ve been injured playing sports, you may be wondering does the player always assume the risk in a sports injury? If you are injured,
What Should a Canadian Do If They’re Injured on Vacation in the U.S.?
January 7, 2020
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If you’re travelling you need to ask what should a Canadian do if they are injured on a vacation in the U.S. before you go.
Bedsores
October 25, 2019
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Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, happen when a person is bedridden for an extended period of time because they are unable to relieve pressure on certain body parts. Depending on how much pressure is on the skin bedsores can be anywhere from mild to deadly. What makes pressure ulcers most dangerous is that if your loved one with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is unconscious or unable to sense pain, the sore could go unnoticed and get worse.
