Service Dog

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.

Read More »

PTSD

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

Read More »

Cycling Accidents:

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.

Read More »

Child Custody Agreement

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

Read More »

Grandparent Rights

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

Read More »

Accessible Housing

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.

Read More »
Boating Accident

Boating Accident

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

Read More »

Litigation Buddy

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

Read More »
Free Last Minute Gift Ideas

Free Last Minute Gifts

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.

Read More »
Incapacity Planning. Plan for tomorrow Live for Today

Incapacity Planning

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

Read More »
Homeless man sleeping sitting up with a sign that reads Hungry. What does a Traumatic Injury Actually Cost

What Does Recovery From A Traumatic Injury Cost?

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.

Read More »
Young man sitting on the floor next to a window his head on his knees eyes closed experiencing caregiver burnout

Caregiver Burnout

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

Read More »
House completely engulfed in flames. Firefighter outside holding a hose trying to put out the fire with water. Filing an Insurance Claim

Filing an Insurance Claim

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,

Read More »
Ride-hailing service - cars with signs indicating Uber or Lyft services

Ride-Hailing Service Accident

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

Read More »
Young Family of three walking in crosswalk

Pedestrian Safety Tips

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

Read More »
Doctor with a clip board and pen at a hospital bed speaking to a patient off screen

Predicting TBI Recovery Time

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

Read More »
African Canadian woman looking into the mirror her hand is extended to the mirror as though she is touching her hand to another

The Power of Self Talk

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?

Read More »
Photo of a bed with a nurse call button

Bedsores

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.

Read More »