Personal Injury Lawyers in Edmonton
If you have been in a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) anywhere in Alberta then you need to complete an AB-1: Notice of Loss and Proof of Claim Form and retain a copy for your records and send the original signed form(s) to the insurance company. This starts your insurance claim for any damages to your vehicle and any injuries. There is a 2 year time limit to file your personal injury claim, with an exception for minors who are injured in a motor vehicle accident. Individuals who are under the age of 18 at the time of the injury, the 2 year limitation period does not start until they turn 18, or 2 years from when specific notice is given by the at fault party.
Your Edmonton personal injury lawyer will help you start the insurance claim as quickly as possible following any collision. The Government of Alberta has a Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Program (MVAC) for victims injured by uninsured or unknown drivers. The MVAC program ensures that victims have a place where they can receive payment for their personal injuries, even if there is not an at fault driver and insurance company that will pay compensation. Moustarah & Company will complete your insurance claim and earn you the fair compensation that you deserve.
While attending to your physical injuries and seeking medical attention is of the outmost importance after an accident, once you have done so and the initial shock has worn off, the physical damage to your vehicle can loom large and be an undue source of stress during the early stages of your recovery.
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After being in an accident, the last thing you want to be worried about is an increase in your insurance premiums, especially if the accident was not your fault. Continue reading “WILL MY INSURANCE GO UP AFTER AN ACCIDENT THAT WASN’T MY FAULT”
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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.
Continue reading “Introduction to Car Insurance – Section B”
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”