Feb 16, 2026 | Litigation
We are building this important resource for those involved in a motor vehicle accident and need to bring begin an injury claim. Understanding your rights and options will help you through the process. There are a number of ‘steps’ that an individual has to take...
Feb 2, 2026 | Litigation, Personal Injury
I have had many people (probably in the thousands) come to me over my thirty years of practicing law and describe an amazing variety of collisions with vehicles large and small. They have described a plethora of different types of motor vehicle collisions. Although...May 14, 2025 | Litigation
In November 2024, the Alberta government announced a shift to a “Care First” No-Fault auto insurance system, privately administered and scheduled to take effect in January 2027. This means that after an accident, individuals will claim from their own...
Apr 24, 2025 | Litigation
Q. What if I’m still injured at the two-year limitation date? Many people believe that claims need to be settled before the two-year limitation date or you will have to ‘go to court’. This is incorrect. All that happens at the two-year limitation date is that you must...Mar 26, 2025 | Litigation
Should you settle with the insurance companies? Or should you hire a lawyer? If you’ve been in a collision, and you’ve been injured, then the question arises, “will I get more money through the insurance company settlement, or should I hire a...
Jan 3, 2025 | Litigation, Personal Injury
No-fault insurance, also known as personal injury protection (PIP) insurance, is a type of car insurance that covers medical expenses and lost wages for the policyholder and their passengers regardless of who was at fault in an accident. While no-fault insurance can...
Nov 13, 2024 | Litigation, Personal Injury
Personal Injury Resources Ten Steps in the Litigation Process Litigation Step #1 – Filing a Statement of Claim Serving a Statement of Claim Work With Insurance Adjuster vs. Statement of Defence Preparing & Serving an Affidavit of Records Litigation and Questioning...
Nov 6, 2024 | Litigation, Personal Injury
In order to obtain a trial date, one of the necessary steps is to engage in ‘alternative dispute resolution’ with the defendant’s insurer. This usually means conducting a Mediation with an independent Mediator. Although this is a required step, the parties can discuss...
