Personal Injury Lawyers in Edmonton
There are a number of forms and filings that need to be made if you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) anywhere in Alberta. Your personal injury lawyer has all the forms and knows what needs to be filed and when. The most important form is the AB-1: Notice of Loss and Proof of Claim Form. There are many other forms. The following articles mention Alberta car accident forms.
Getting into an accident in your home province is difficult enough, but what happens when you are involved in an accident away from home? This blog will explore some of the basics that you should be aware of when traveling.
Continue reading “WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN AN ACCIDENT OUTSIDE THE PROVINCE YOU LIVE IN”
Navigating the recovery process after being injured in an accident can be daunting on its own, and you may have additional considerations if you are also receiving AISH benefits. It is important to know and consider how a personal injury pay out can affect your financial situation if you are receiving AISH.
Continue reading “Will my personal injury settlement have any impact on my AISH benefits?”
ETS: What happens if I am in an accident on public transport?
Public transportation is a popular mode of commute in Edmonton, and with it like any other mode of transportation, comes the risk of an accident. In Edmonton, the public transportation is called ETS (Edmonton Transit Services), and the subway is called LRT (Light Rail Transit). The ETS provides public transportation all over Edmonton and even connecting to some of the suburbs like St Albert and Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan. The ETS even has a route to the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Continue reading “What Happens If I Am Injured While Riding Public Transportation”
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An IME is also called an Independent Medical Examination. An IME is a medical examination that is done on you, by a doctor who has never treated you before. Continue reading “I’VE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO GO TO AN IME. WHAT IS IT AND DO I HAVE TO ATTEND…”
So, you’ve had a motor vehicle accident. You’ve exchanged contact and insurance information with the other driver at the scene of the accident, taken pictures of the damage, and spoken to any witnesses. Continue reading “CHANGES TO REPORTING AN ACCIDENT IN EDMONTON: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW STARTING SEPTEMBER 29, 2022”
Insurance companies in Alberta use several forms to assess your injuries from a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA), including the AB-1 Notice of Loss and Proof of Claim. Some insurance company Forms, like the AB-1A Claim for Disability Benefits, the AB-2 Treatment Plan, and the AB-3 Progress Report, require information from your physician. Additionally, forms like the OCF-18 Treatment and Assessment Plan and OCF-23 Treatment and Assessment Plan are used to document your injury, the treatment plan, and its goals.
Form AB-1 needs to be completed by you and sent to your insurance company within 10 business days of the accident. Continue reading “6 Forms Insurance Companies Use to Assess Your Injuries: Ensure Your Injuries Are Fully Documented”