After a motor vehicle accident, the person not at fault may receive multiple calls from insurance companies. Continue reading “KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GIVING UP BEFORE SIGNING A LIABILITY RELEASE”
HIT-AND-RUNS OR HIT BY UNINSURED DRIVERS: Can I still make a claim for my injuries?
In Canada, a person who injures you as a result of his or her negligence must put you back in the position you were in before you were injured. Continue reading “HIT-AND-RUNS OR HIT BY UNINSURED DRIVERS: Can I still make a claim for my injuries?”
4 Things You Need to Know if you are a Pedestrian or Cyclist who has Been Hit by a Car
As we share our roads, sidewalks, and crosswalks with one another collisions can, and do, happen. The general term of Cyclist includes scooters, electric bikes, electric scooters, skateboards, etc. All forms of wheeled transportation.
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Introduction to Car Insurance – Section B
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. Alberta’s “Section B” of car insurance provides mandatory, no-fault accident benefits for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, regardless of fault. These mandatory benefits cover most medical expenses, disability income, and funeral expenses with limitations. Benefits are available to drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians who are injured, and you must submit a claim to your own insurer to receive them.
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Introduction to Your Car Insurance Policy
Under the Traffic Safety Act, Albertans are required to carry car insurance. In Alberta, basic automobile insurance (accident benefits and third party liability) is required by law. Many us of purchase and renew our car insurance policy, hoping that we will be fortunate and never have to actually claim against them. Continue reading “Introduction to Your Car Insurance Policy”
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. Continue reading “What Happens when you open a Personal Injury file with a Lawyer?”