Jan 25, 2023 | Personal Injury
Automobile Insurers have a significant influence on government policy, both at the national and provincial levels. This influence can take many forms, including lobbying efforts, campaign contributions, and partnerships with government agencies. While insurers play an...
Jan 11, 2023 | 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...
Dec 21, 2022 | Personal Injury
Bill 41 – INSURANCE (ENHANCING DRIVER AFFORDABILITY AND CARE) AMENDMENT ACT, 2020 , is an amendment to the “Minor Injury Regulation,” introduced by the Alberta Government in 2020 with the intention of “reducing” costs and streamlining the...
Nov 30, 2022 | Litigation, Personal Injury
Helpful 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 22, 2022 | Litigation, Personal Injury
Although it is not currently mandatory to attend at a Mediation to obtain a trial date from our courts (it has been mandatory in the past and looks like it will be once again in the not-too-distant future – as of April, 2019), most lawyers in Alberta will recommend...
Oct 24, 2022 | Personal Injury
Another injury we we see routinely with car accident injuries include symptoms of pain, tingling, or numbness in the leg, foot, or toes. Symptoms can also include pain that worsens after standing or sitting for extended periods. These symptoms can arise from damage to...
Jul 15, 2022 | Litigation, Personal Injury
Read this entire series available here: 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...
May 25, 2022 | Litigation, Personal Injury
A ‘Statement of Claim’ is a relatively standardized document that contains the basic facts relating to your accident (time, date, location, parties involved, type and model of vehicle, description of how the collision occurred, type of injuries suffered, type of...
May 12, 2022 | Personal Injury
Unfortunately, I commonly work with clients who’ve been injured in motorcycle accidents. I’ve seen many car v. motorcycle collision outcomes. It is never good for the motorcyclist. The reality of riding a motorcycle is that other motorists find you hard to see....
May 4, 2022 | Litigation, Personal Injury
There are some basic deadlines in personal-injury claims. The first deadline that comes up is the requirement to file a statement of claim. This is required within two years of the date of your accident. A statement of claim is simply a document that sets out : 1. the...
