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.
Introduction to Your Car Insurance Policy
Under the Traffic Safety Act, Albertans are required to carry car insurance. Many us of purchase and renew our car insurance policy, hoping that we will be fortunate and never have to actually claim against them. But what happens when you are unfortunately involved in an accident? Do you really know what your insurance covers?
The “Cap” on Minor Injuries
What is the cap and where does it come from?
The Minor Injury Regulation, introduced in 2004 by the Alberta Government, limits compensation for less severe injuries on non-pecuniary general damages (pain and suffering). The regulation places a “cap” on how much an injured person with minor injuries can potentially recover in general damages.
Types of Damages In Personal Injury Claims
Damages, damages, damages. The word keeps getting thrown around by your insurance company, your lawyer, and others… but what does it mean? What are the common types of damages in personal injury claims?
What Happens when you open a Personal Injury file with a Lawyer?
You’ve been injured and you want to retain a lawyer to represent you in your claim for compensation for your injuries. But what happens now? What happens when you open a personal injury file with a lawyer?
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.