by brianadmin | Aug 15, 2017 | Personal Injury
If you fail to treat your injuries you may be creating difficulties for your claim. The problem with a lack of treatment is that the insurance company now potentially has the argument that you have failed to “mitigate” your losses. Basically, a defendant...
by brianadmin | Aug 1, 2017 | Personal Injury
‘WAD’ stands for ‘Whiplash Associated Disorder’. In its simplest terms, if you suffer an injury to your muscles or ligaments that can be described as a ‘sprain’ or a ‘strain’ you will likely be described (typically by a physiotherapist) as being a WAD 1 or WAD 2. This...
by brianadmin | Jun 6, 2017 | 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...
by brianadmin | May 26, 2017 | Personal Injury
Here’s a fictitious scenario. Let’s say you’ve slipped and injured yourself while out shopping at a mall, or perhaps you’ve slipped on some ice outside your favorite restaurant. Just because you are injured on someone’s property does not...
by brianadmin | May 23, 2017 | Personal Injury
Personal injury lawyers are typically hired using an agreement called a Contingency Agreement. It allows individuals to hire a lawyer without paying fees until there is a settlement. A contingency fee will usually be a percentage of your eventual settlement,...
by brianadmin | May 16, 2017 | Personal Injury
We often have clients ask when they call “Is it even worth it? I don’t have any broken bones…”. The problem with the first diagnosis is, sometimes issues arise after some time or sometimes the diagnosis is simply wrong. We have many clients who were...
by brianadmin | May 9, 2017 | Uncategorised
When people call after they have had a slip and fall, one of the first questions we ask them is whether or not they have photos of the accident scene. Taking photos right after you have fallen and been injured may not be your first thought! However, pictures of the...
by brianadmin | May 2, 2017 | Personal Injury
In either of these situations, there is a government ‘fund’ that comes into play. The Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund (MVACF) steps in and acts much like any defendant’s insurer. If you are injured in an accident where the other driver takes off before you can get...
by brianadmin | Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorised
If you are injured in Alberta, a claim must be brought in Alberta. This is true no matter where you live. Although you may live in another Province or country, there is no difficulty in carrying on a personal injury – as long as you have a lawyer acting on your...
by brianadmin | Apr 19, 2017 | Personal Injury
If you’re a resident of Alberta, and you are injured outside of the province or country, there are steps you can take to find legal representation. When you are injured in another Province, that Province will have their own legislation surrounding motor vehicle...
