Apr 22, 2019 | Litigation
The reference to ‘Costs’ or ‘Court Costs’ during settlement discussions is typically a reference to a sum of money that would be calculated under ‘Schedule C’ in the Alberta Rules of Court. Basically everyone who successfully brings a legal claim is entitled to...Apr 16, 2019 | Litigation
I’m often asked this question. The most reasonable reply is ‘it depends’. My practice is to get involved in settlement discussions only when my clients have reached ‘maximum medical improvement’ (MMI). This will be when your treatment providers (and you) are satisfied...
Jan 16, 2019 | Litigation, Personal Injury
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident it is very important that you take certain steps in order to protect your legal interests and maximize your odds of receiving a fair settlement. There are certain steps you can take that may later assist your lawyer in...
Oct 15, 2018 | Litigation
If you own an expensive or new vehicle (or both) you may be concerned about the value of your vehicle following a collision, even after it has been repaired. Insurance companies are obligated to fix your vehicle and make you whole again after an accident. But chances...
Aug 7, 2018 | 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...
