In Canada, a person who injures you as a result of his or her negligence must put you back in the position you were in before you were injured. Continue reading “HIT-AND-RUNS OR HIT BY UNINSURED DRIVERS: Can I still make a claim for my injuries?”
Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHO CAN YOU SUE?
Imagine you are walking along a public sidewalk next to someone’s home and you happen to slip and fall on the ice and injure yourself. Continue reading “Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHO CAN YOU SUE?”
CAN I TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD?
“If I have outstanding criminal charges can I still to travel to the U.S.?”
“Will I be stopped at the U.S. border if they see I have a criminal record from the past?”
“If my criminal charges have been stayed, am I cleared to travel to the U.S.?”
Continue reading “CAN I TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD?”
DO PASSENGERS HAVE A CLAIM IN AN MVA?
Personal injury compensation for motor vehicle accidents often focuses on the drivers but passengers are also entitled to make a claim. Read about MVA passenger claims. Continue reading “DO PASSENGERS HAVE A CLAIM IN AN MVA?”
When Dogs Attack: Part 2 – What Happens to the Dog?
Who decides what happens to a dog that has attacked another person or animal without provocation? In Alberta, the fate of the dog is determined by a judge, in accordance with the Dangerous Dogs Act. Continue reading “When Dogs Attack: Part 2 – What Happens to the Dog?”
Subpoena
So, You’ve Been Subpoenaed to Testify at the Trial of the Driver of the Vehicle Who Hit You
If you witness or were involved in a motor vehicle collision, you may receive a subpoena requiring you to appear and testify as a witness at the trial for any civil or criminal proceedings commenced in connection with the accident. Continue reading “Subpoena”