For years, insurance companies have employed private investigators to capture video and photographic surveillance footage of plaintiffs who have sustained personal injuries in motor vehicle accidents or slip, trip and fall accidents and are in the process of advancing a personal injury claim. It is not uncommon for personal injury plaintiffs to find themselves being watched or followed from a…
The Minor Injury Regulation was established by the Alberta Government in 2004 to regulate how much compensation an individual can receive if their personal injuries have been defined as minor injuries. A minor injury is classified as a sprain, strain and/or whiplash associate disorder (WAD I or WAD II) injury, and psychological injuries that arise from the sprain, strain and/or…
It is a common misconception that the victim of a hit-and-run accident is unable to receive compensation because the at-fault party cannot be properly identified. However, within the province of Alberta, you may still be entitled to receive compensation, even if you are unable to identify the offending driver. The Government of Canada, through the Administrator of the Motor Vehicle…
Social media is such a prevalent form of communication within modern-day society. Statistics show more than 94% of Canadians use at least one social media platform to stay connected with family and friends. While social media has its benefits it also has its disadvantages; especially when it pertains to a personal injury case. Most people are not aware that public…
Long weekends are the perfect time to head out on a road trip with friends and family! While long weekends can be the best time to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there is no escaping the bustle of primary roadways on your way out of town. The risk of a car accident doubles on a long weekend,…
There is a common misconception that summer driving is significantly safer than winter driving. However, this is not necessarily true. More fatal collisions occur during summer months than any other time of the year. While you may not have to deal with ice and snow, summer driving poses its own risks such as high-volume traffic, road construction and increased speed….
Fatal accidents can have an impending impact on the well-being of a family, particularly when a family loses their primary income earner. The loss of a primary income earner can lead to a substantial decrease in financial security and can cause immeasurable damage to those who were formerly dependent on the deceased. Wrongful death claims are multifaceted and can be…
The Family Protection Endorsement or SEF 44 provides insurance protection to named insureds and their families who have been injured in car accidents where the at-fault driver is either uninsured or inadequately insured. It is optional insurance for which a small premium is paid over and above the premium payable under your standard automobile coverage. How does it work? If…
It’s been a long, cold winter in Alberta but Spring is finally in the air! Just because the snow is starting to melt doesn’t mean the risk of getting into a motor vehicle accident is reduced. In Alberta, there are more fatal collisions in May than in any other month of the year. Follow these easy tips to avoid suffering…
Alberta winters can be harsh. Blowing snow, frigid temperatures and ice can create hazardous conditions that can send you or a loved one to the emergency room. This is particularly true in Alberta which has the second-highest rate of serious personal injuries due to slip and falls in the country. Follow these easy tips to decrease the likelihood of suffering…
