Tag: minor injury

In Alberta, the Minor Injury Regulation (MIR) in regards to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) minor injury, generally refers to sprains, strains, and Whiplash-Associated Disorder (WAD) injuries that do not result in a serious impairment. Minor injuries are typically soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and WAD injuries. The key distinction and arguing point is usually “serious impairment”, with the insurance company claiming that all injuries are minor and not serious impairment. Your personal injury lawyer will fight to enure that your injuries are properly identified and that you receive fair compensation for all of your injuries. The MIR restricts the amount of compensation an injured person can claim for pain and suffering related to these injuries. The current cap for non-pecuniary damages (pain and suffering) for minor injuries in Alberta is $6,182, effective January 1, 2025. The minor injury cap is an amount set by the government that limits the compensation for pain and suffering in motor vehicle accident cases involving minor injuries. The MIR cap on minor injuries restricts your access to fair and just compensation if your injuries can be categorized as minor injuries.