Personal Injury Lawyers in Edmonton
With Alberta on the verge of possibly introducing no-fault auto insurance, Albertans must be aware of the consequences that switching to this scheme will have.
It may come as a surprise to many, but in certain situations, the Alberta government can sue you for healthcare costs. An example of this would be when someone suffers injuries as a result of somebody else’s wrongdoing (e.g., slips and falls, social host liability, dog bites, assaults). In this case, the government may sue the at-fault party to recover the healthcare costs of treating the injured person. In Alberta, it is the Crown’s Right of Recovery Act that gives the government or “Crown,” the right to recover healthcare costs. Recoverable healthcare costs include, but not limited to:
Continue reading “Alberta Health’s right to recover cost of care in certain situations”
With the cool fall weather approaching and traffic on the roads increasing as many of us head back to school and work, it’s possible to see an increase in the number of car accidents on the road as people adjust to changing conditions.
While none of us wish to be involved in a car accident, it is helpful to review what steps we should be taking at the scene of an accident to maintain our legal rights.
Continue reading “Steps To Take When You Get Into A Car Accident”
In the last few years, electric scooters (“e-scooters”) have become a popular way of getting around in Edmonton and other cities across Alberta. Continue reading “ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS”
As the COVID-19 cases increase in Alberta, it is becoming more apparent that Alberta’s health-care system is becoming overwhelmed. Continue reading “Medical Treatments during Covid 19 Pandemic: 3 Important Considerations before Travelling for Treatment Outside of Canada”
Suffering from a concussion after a car accident is common. In fact, car accidents are one of the leading causes of concussions in Canada. Continue reading “CONCUSSIONS & CAR ACCIDENTS”