Personal Injury Claims & Sports Injuries

 

suing for personal injury for injuries while playing a sport

Playing sports – especially contact sports – brings with it an inherent risk of injury. Most injuries sustained playing sports are relatively minor, for example, scrapes, bruises, or sprain/strain injuries. However, more serious injuries, like fractures or concussions, while less common, are certainly a realistic possibility. Most personal injury claims are a result of a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA), this is part of the reason that a personal injury lawyer is sometimes referred to as a car accident lawyer.

In these instances, would a player have a personal injury claim to pursue for the injuries sustained while playing their sport? This blog will look at the potential claims to be pursued, and some of the issues that can arise with these types of sports injury claims.

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Does your personal injury settlement money form part of divorce settlement

personal injury settlements awards form part of divorce proceedings

If you are getting divorced, you may be curious as to whether or not your ex-spouse is entitled to any or possibly all of your personal injury settlement. The answer is not a simple yes or no, and it is important to understand that there are many considerations that the law takes into account when making the decision.

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Navigating Workplace Injuries: How Edmonton Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help

Navigating Workplace Injuries How Edmonton Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help
Accidents can strike when we least expect them, and the workplace is no exception. Suffering an injury at work can be traumatic, leaving individuals in Edmonton, Alberta struggling with pain, medical expenses, and uncertainty about their future.  In this scenario, understanding your rights and navigating Alberta’s legal system can be overwhelming.  This is where the expertise of personal injury lawyers comes into play. 
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Will my personal injury settlement have any impact on my AISH benefits?

AISH Payments and Car Accidents

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.

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What happens to my existing personal injury claim if I get into another car accident?

Personal Injury claim and multiple car accidents

After being injured in a car accident, a lawyer can help guide you through the process of putting forward a claim to compensate you for the injuries you sustained in that accident. But what happens if you get into another accident before you are able to settle the claim for your first accident? This blog will look at the options that you have if you find yourself in this common situation.

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