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What happens to my car accident injury claim if I wasn’t wearing a seatbelt

if I Wasn't wearing a seatbeltcan i still claim for personal injury

The everyday reality of seatbelts

Seatbelts are essential. For most of us, tying our seatbelts as soon as we sit down in a car is as second nature as breathing – we almost don’t notice that we even do it.

The reason for this is simple: our Canadian society has widely accepted that wearing a seatbelt helps keep us safe while we ride in a car as a driver or a passenger, because it can entirely prevent, or significantly reduce, any injuries we may have if we were in a car accident.

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3 Very Important Things To Know Before You Lend Your Car Out

Lending your car and MVA

It is common knowledge that if you give someone permission to drive your vehicle, you will likely be held vicariously liable for any property damage or injury they cause while they have it. But did you know that you also cannot loan your vehicle out with conditions, and that you will still be held responsible for any damages caused by that driver?

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Navigating Workplace Injuries: How Edmonton Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help

Navigating Workplace Injuries How Edmonton Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help
Accidents can strike when we least expect them, and the workplace is no exception. Suffering an injury at work can be traumatic, leaving individuals in Edmonton, Alberta struggling with pain, medical expenses, and uncertainty about their future.  In this scenario, understanding your rights and navigating Alberta’s legal system can be overwhelming.  This is where the expertise of personal injury lawyers comes into play. 
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Complain Complain Complain

Tell your doctor

Complaining: It’s Not All Bad

When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, visiting your doctor regularly to report your symptoms is essential to your recovery. This builds the medical evidence of your injuries, which is vital to a personal injury claim. Seeing the doctor to report your injuries as soon as possible after the accident is crucial, but it is also essential to return to provide status updates. This is especially true if the treatment protocol isn’t addressing your injuries, and you aren’t seeing improvements with time.

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THINGS TO KNOW SO YOU NEVER BE IN A SITUATION WHERE YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT COVER YOU

Car Insurance Coverage Denied
When Can Auto Insurance Policies Be Voided in Alberta

Auto insurance is vital in owning a vehicle, providing vehicle owners with financial protection and peace of mind. However, there are some instances where insurance companies may be able to void or deny your insurance policy, leaving you on the hook for possibly hundreds if not thousands of dollars. It’s important for vehicle owners to know of these circumstances, to avoid ending up having their claim denied. We will explore some of these situations that could lead to your insurance coverage being voided.

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