Case law and the Alberta Insurance Act state that an insurance company and their insured must each act in good faith and deal fairly with one another. Insurance companies have a right to contest claims as long as they are acting in good faith and are being reasonable. An insured’s duty to act in good faith starts when they apply for insurance coverage and it extends throughout the entire policy.
After a car accident, one of the many issues that you may be facing is a possible increase in your car insurance premiums. While it can be difficult to control these increases in premiums, there are certain things that you can do to keep them as low as possible. In this blog, we will explain 8 different ways that you may be able to reduce your car insurance premiums.
Last year, the government of Alberta made a few changes to the Insurance Act. One of these changes comes into effect on January 1, 2022. The change will allow for direct compensation for property damage claims, which includes coverage for your vehicle damage, any loss of use of the vehicle, as well as physical objects which are affected inside the vehicle. The new direct compensation law coming into effect has NO EFFECT ON PERSONAL OR COMPENSATION claims to any degree.
With the holiday season upon us, so too are social gatherings and parties. With that comes the potential for guests to become impaired, and unfortunately, the potential for injury to occur because of impaired driving. While the holiday season can be a great time to reconnect with loved ones and friends, it is important to know what your responsibilities are if you are hosting a gathering in your home, and the potential risks of doing so.
In the last few years, electric scooters (“e-scooters”) have become a popular way of getting around in Edmonton and other cities across Alberta. While this new and convenient mode of transportation has many perks, there are still many issues surrounding safety and legalities that should be considered before riding.
You never want to think about your child suffering an injury, but if it happens, it is important to be prepared. One way that you can be better prepared is by knowing what your child’s legal rights are in terms of how they can sue if they are injured. While there are many similarities between a personal injury claim for adults and for children, there are also some important differences that you should be aware of if you intend to start a claim for your child.
