What is Loss of Consortium
In Alberta, people that get injured are often entitled to monetary compensation. For example, if someone is injured in a car accident that is not their fault, they may have a claim against the at fault driver.
TELL YOUR DOCTOR EVERYTHING!
The most important thing you can do to help your personal injury claim is to tell your doctor EVERYTHING that is wrong with you after the accident. This includes aches and pains and even emotions that you think cannot possibly be from the accident.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SETTLING YOUR INJURY CLAIM
If you are injured in a car accident that was not your fault you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries from the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
RUMOR HAS IT THAT SOFT TISSUE INJURIES ARE “CAPPED”. TRUE OR FALSE?
WHAT IS THE “CAP”?
In 2004, the Alberta government passed the Minor Injury Regulation, which capped damages for pain and suffering for certain so-called “minor injuries” caused by a motor vehicle collision.
YOU COULD BE HUNG OUT TO DRY AFTER A COLLISION IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT INSURANCE
If you don’t have the right type of auto insurance coverage, you could be left with a huge bill after a collision. Even if the collision was not your fault, you could be left at the mercy of the other driver’s insurance company.
When does WCB get involved if you are in car accident?
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident during your workday, you may be compensated through the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB”) or through a personal injury claim. It can be difficult to determine how to proceed and which process applies. This blog post will outline the different claims processes and how to determine which process applies to your situation.