In Alberta, driving without insurance is both illegal and very risky. In addition to severe penalties for doing so, a driver without insurance loses a host of benefits and risks exposing themselves to financial hardship.
CAN I START A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM FOR MY CHILD?
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.
Medical Treatments during Covid 19 Pandemic: 3 Important Considerations before Travelling for Treatment Outside of Canada
As the COVID-19 cases increase in Alberta, it is becoming more apparent that Alberta’s health-care system is becoming overwhelmed. This makes it difficult for people to access hospital services such as surgeries in a timely manner. According to Alberta Health Services, around 235 surgeries were delayed from late October through to November 2 and around 95 surgeries per week have been postponed since. Considering these delays and other reasons, people have started to look towards treatment in other countries. For some people, it is attractive to treat in other countries because the treatment is possibly faster and cheaper. However, there are three important factors to consider before making the decision to treat outside of Canada.
Changes to Accident Laws in Alberta: How this can affect your personal injury claim
Important changes were made to the law in October of 2020 that will affect your personal injury and vehicle claim in Alberta. These changes were introduced by Finance Minister Travis Toews, through Bill 41 in the Alberta Legislature and will have significant effects on personal injury claims in Alberta. This blog will outline some of the important changes made to the law and what it can mean for you as a claimant in a personal injury claim.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Social media has become a part of everyday life for most people, with one report finding that 94% of online Canadian adults have signed up for at least one social media account. While there are many positives to social media, like staying in touch with friends and family, in a personal injury case, social media can impact your personal injury claim in many negative ways, and not all are obvious. The intention behind this blog post is to point out some of the dangers of social media and how it may seriously impact your personal injury claim in a negative way and also provide you with some easy tips on how to avoid those traps.
3 Easy Checks That May Prevent Car Accidents
There are three main categories that can cause car accidents: environmental, human and mechanical problems. This blog post will talk about the 3 most common mechanical problems which can cause car accidents in Edmonton.