Symptoms of anxiety can be commonly described as excessive fear or worry, often related to a specific experience. It is particularly common for individuals who have been in motor vehicle accidents to experience fear about getting back into the driver’s seat or even riding as a passenger after the accident.
Treating anxiety may require a combination of driver rehabilitation, counselling, medication and/or alternative therapies. If you find yourself struggling to be in a motor vehicle, please contact a family practitioner as soon as possible so that rehabilitation can provided. Our personal injury team can help you organize the recommended care and obtain funding from those responsible.
A recent boating accident in B.C.’s Georgia Strait has brought marine safety into the spotlight after a charter boat reportedly sank near Roberts Bank, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. While the cause of the incident remains under investigation, tragedies like this raise important questions about personal injury claims, legal responsibility, and the rights of injured passengers.
In January 2024, British Columbia’s Intimate Images Protection Act (the “IIPA”) came into force, along with the Intimate Images Protection Regulation (the “IIPR”) to address the unauthorized distribution or threat of distribution of intimate images.
Workplace sexual harassment and misconduct in British Columbia is under renewed scrutiny following a systemic investigation launched by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC). For employers and employees alike, this raises important questions: What is considered workplace sexual misconduct? What are an employer’s legal obligations in B.C.? And how should organizations respond to complaints?
This article outlines what you need to know—and why this moment matters for workplaces across all sectors.
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