Personal Injury Lawyers in Edmonton
Always have auto insurance for your vehicles. Getting caught driving uninsured will cost you : First uninsured offense fine can vary from a minimum of $2,875 up to $10,000. If you are caught uninsured again within 5 years of the first offence, you face a minimum fine of $5,000 up to $20,000. In addition, you can be held personally responsible if you cause injury to someone and you do not have insurance. There are Legal options and debts that have to be repaid.
The Alberta Government has set up the MVAC program if you are injured by an uninsured or unknown driver. Your personal injury lawyer will help you file a MVAC claim if you are injury by an uninsured driver.
The first snowfall can be a shock to the system for many Edmontonians. Winter inevitably catches us by surprise even though we expect it around this time of year. Drivers must adjust their habits overnight and prepare for longer commutes and poor weather conditions for the next several months. Whether we are unprepared or in denial about it, the winter driving season is here.
Rideshare services, like Uber, continue to grow in popularity due to their growing accessibility across Alberta, and the convenience they offer.
So, you’ve had a motor vehicle accident. You’ve exchanged contact and insurance information with the other driver at the scene of the accident, taken pictures of the damage, and spoken to any witnesses. Continue reading “CHANGES TO REPORTING AN ACCIDENT IN EDMONTON: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW STARTING SEPTEMBER 29, 2022”
Anyone who drives a vehicle in Alberta must operate the vehicle in accordance with the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. Under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act, vehicle operators must obey traffic laws, maintain a registered and insured vehicle, and follow specific duties during a collision, such as remaining at the scene, providing assistance, and exchanging information. Other legal obligations include ensuring the vehicle is in safe condition and that the operator is licensed and competent. Continue reading “Some Of The Legal Duties And Prerequisites To Driving A Motor Vehicle In Alberta”
The thought of your family being injured in a car accident is difficult and scary. Continue reading “SEF 44: A WAY TO GO THE EXTRA DISTANCE TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY”
In Alberta, driving without insurance is both illegal and very risky. Continue reading “Driving Without Insurance: You’re Risking a Lot”