The most accepted definition of distracted driving is a diversion that temporarily takes the driver's attention away from driving, such as a task, event, person or object. These diversions reduce the driver's awareness, performance and decision-making skills,...
Month: January 2015
Car accident injury claims in British Columbia
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jan 21, 2015 | Car Accidents
All people in British Columbia are required to carry insurance purchased through the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. In the event a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident, he or she may make a claim to ICBC. Upon receiving a claim, ICBC will send an...
2 dead, 1 injured on Highway 1
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jan 15, 2015 | Car Accidents
Two British Columbia residents were killed in a car accident that occurred on a highway between Golden and Revelstoke on Jan. 2. Police stated that the collision involved four vehicles on Highway 1, causing the roadway to be closed for a short period of time. Police...
Drunk driving statistical facts affecting British Columbia
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jan 7, 2015 | Car Accidents
A large percentage of residents of British Columbia and across the nation consider drunk driving to be a major concern, according to an annual study by The Road Safety Monitor. Although the number of people who died in alcohol-related car accidents was steadily...
Distracted driving and car accidents in British Columbia
On behalf of Michael Golden Law Corporation | Jan 5, 2015 | Car Accidents
With the widespread use of cell phones, distracted driving has become an increasingly problematic issue. Because of the risks associated with cell phone use while driving, the practice was made illegal in 2010. Still, the problem continues.Last year, more people died...
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