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Snomobiling: Keep it Fun, Keep it Safe

In today’s blog post, Kim Briscoe reminds us that the Motor Vehicle Act doesn’t just apply to the use of cars and trucks on the road, it also extends to recreational vehicles.  Are you driving safe? read more »

Waterstone Welcomes Janette Kovacs

We are pleased to welcome Janette Kovacs as an Associate in our Langley office.  Janette is an experienced trial lawyer, and has appeared frequently before both the Provincial and the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the BC Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.… read more »

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Driver Responsibility for Child Passengers

We all know that we should be wearing seat belts when traveling in a moving vehicle, and that children are no exception. In his recent blog post, Daniel Sorensen, discusses drivers’ responsibility to their passengers, and particularly in ensuring that child passengers are appropriately secured in a motor… read more »

Board of Governors Appointment for David Sliman

Congratulations to our David Sliman, who was recently appointed to the Board of Governors for the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia. David looks forward to joining the board in the new year, and to working as part of this non-profit society as they continue in… read more »

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Disbursement Loan Reimbursement

In her recent post on our BC Injury Lawyers Blog, Kim Briscoe discusses the case law surrounding the issue of disbursement loan interest and what the Courts are saying about it’s recovery at the conclusion of a personal injury claim. read more »

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Maintaining a Pain Journal

In today’s blog post, Shelley Henshaw addresses the issue of Maintaining a Pain Journal after an injury:

It is important to note that in British Columbia a pain diary is considered a “relevant document” which, in most cases, must eventually be disclosed to ICBC’s lawyer

Chilliwack Municipal Election 2011 All Candidates Meeting

David Sliman will be the moderator for the Chilliwack City Council Election all candidates meeting taking place at the Coast Hotel in Chilliwack this Friday, October 21, 2011, at 11:30 am. In this year’s election, there are 21 candidates competing for the six available seats on Chilliwack’s City… read more »

Waterstone Welcomes Magda A. Grala as Newest Associate

It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by since we posted a welcome to our student lawyer, Magda Grala.  We now offer our congratulations to Magda on the successful completion of her articling requirements.  Magda has been a great addition to the Waterstone team, and we… read more »

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What to do After a Motor Vehicle Collision

Have you ever wondered how you would handle it if you were in a motor vehicle collision?  Hopefully, most of us will never need to know! In his recent blog post, Daniel Sorensen sets out a helpful step-by-step list of what to do after a… read more »

Chilliwack Hospice Society President

Congratulations to Ed Kaye, who has been reappointed as President of the Chilliwack Hospice Society for the 2011/2012 year.  Ed has served on the board since 2007 and this is his second term as President. Chilliwack Hospice has been in operation since 1986 and is a registered non… read more »