
Wills
55% of people do not have a will. The most common excuses are Time, Cost, and I don’t need one yet. The worst time to make a Will or have your estate in order is when you need to. We make the process fast, convenient, and affordable
55% of people do not have a will. The most common excuses are Time, Cost, and I don’t need one yet. The worst time to make a Will or have your estate in order is when you need to. We make the process fast, convenient, and affordable
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
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 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? 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 This is what an invisible injury looks like from the outside. Brain injury can happen to anyone, anytime, and
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 It is 6 am and your alarm clock is signaling the start of your day. There is no snooze option for you. Long
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,
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? Meet Franklin, he is a puppy and is a bit unpredictable. Regardless of
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
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 if you are injured? A waiver is a legal document that states, with your signature, you can
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 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 We all remember playing with playdough at preschool. Did you ever wonder why it was there? Of course not.
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 Being a pedestrian is a healthy and often faster way to get around busy cities. So, we have put together a few
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) after a car accident? When you’ve been in a car crash, you may have
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 Personal Injury Lawyer It is important to choose the right personal injury lawyer to represent you and your claim. Here
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
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?
COVID19 has changed our world. As we sit in our homes, busy lives disrupted, social world cancelled, but healthy, how many ask, is this necessary,
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
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
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.
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. If you have ever been on a plane, you have undoubtedly heard the safety drill before
Can you recognize the signs of anxiety and depression? Do you know when it is time to get professional help?
Confused about No Fault Insurance? Some people are all for the new ICBC insurance. Others are speaking loudly about the negative impact it will have
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
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,
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.
Survivor- Holiday Season – Will You Have Immunity or Be Voted Off? ‘Tis the season. For some this is a wonderful time of the year.
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.