In R v Brown, The Supreme Court of Canada recently acquitted a man who broke into a stranger’s house and assaulted the stranger. The accused man had voluntarily consumed alcohol and “magic mushrooms”. He became so intoxicated that he was in a delusional state and had no willed control over his actions. While in this state, the accused assaulted the female stranger, beating her and causing permanent injuries to her.
Anyone who drives a vehicle in Alberta must operate the vehicle in accordance with the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. Vehicle operators who fail to follow the rules of the Traffic Safety Act may be subject to fines or other penalties. Some of the important legal requirements expected from all vehicle operators in Alberta include having a valid Operator’s License, insurance and registration.
Form AB-1 needs to be completed by you and sent to your insurance company within 10 business days of the accident. If you can’t submit it within 10 days, you should do so as soon as possible. If you can’t fill it out yourself, you can have an authorized representative do it for you
In Alberta, every auto insurance policy includes Section B benefits that can be claimed after you are in an accident, whether you are at fault or not. However, there are circumstances where your insurance company can deny your claim for benefits. This blog will discuss the instances where your insurance company can deny your claim, and what you can do about it.
Under the Emergency Measures Regulations, very recently the Federal Government enacted law aimed at dismantling public assemblies that may reasonably be expected to lead to a breach of the peace. This includes public assemblies like blockades that interfere with movement of persons, goods, or trade. Several penalties, offences, and restrictions have now been enacted for those who participate.
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.
