It’s an all too common scenario: A person is injured in a motor vehicle accident. The facts seem to show that the other driver is at-fault… but the other driver is telling a different story that seems to suggest that the injured person is to blame for the accident. Continue reading “Evidence in Personal Injury Law: Dash Cam Footage and More”
4 Things You Need to Know if you are a Pedestrian or Cyclist who has Been Hit by a Car
As we share our roads, sidewalks, and crosswalks with one another collisions can, and do, happen. The general term of Cyclist includes scooters, electric bikes, electric scooters, skateboards, etc. All forms of wheeled transportation.
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Introduction to Car Insurance – Accidents Caused By A Driver Who Does Not Have Insurance
Car accidents can be stressful and confusing. So, imagine the additional stress and confusion that someone might experience if the driver who caused the motor vehicle accident does not have insurance. Do you still have a personal injury claim? and how do you recover compensation for your injuries?
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Introduction to Car Insurance – A Common Misconception
Do you sue the other car driver/owner’s insurance company?
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Introduction to Car Insurance – Section B
Accident Benefits (also referred to as Section B coverage) is part of your own policy of car insurance, or the policy of a vehicle owner or driver. Alberta’s “Section B” of car insurance provides mandatory, no-fault accident benefits for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of fault. These mandatory benefits cover most medical expenses, disability income, and funeral expenses with limitations. Benefits are available to drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians who are injured, and you must submit a claim to your own insurer to receive them.
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Changes to the Minor Injury Regulation
On May 17, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced new changes to the Minor Injury Regulation that will have an impact on motor vehicle accident claims. Continue reading “Changes to the Minor Injury Regulation”

