Who is at Fault in an Alberta Car Accident When Backing up?

Posted by Calgary Personal Injury, Car & Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

We don't usually think about reversing accidents when we think about car accidents, but they happen. They're common in parking lots, but they sometimes happen at intersections as well, usually when a driver stops a bit into the intersection and tries to correct by scooting the car back in reverse. Regardless of the circumstances, reversing car accidents are like any other car accident: if they result in injuries they can generate a personal injury case for the driver who is found to be less at-fault for the accident. You should follow all of the same after-accident procedures for a reversing accident as...

23 December

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What Happens if Someone Else is Driving My Car and Gets into an Accident in Alberta?

Posted by Calgary Personal Injury, Car & Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

in Auto Accident Lawyer, car accident, Motor Vehicle Accident

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It's a reality of modern life that sometimes, we just have to lend out our car to someone who isn't normally on the insurance policy. Maybe it's a friend who has an emergency. Maybe it's a relative who just needs to get their groceries once a month. Maybe you need them to run a quick errand on your behalf. Regardless of the circumstances, lending out your car can represent a risk that the driver you've entrusted with your car keys will get into an accident. If that happens and your friend or family member wasn't at-fault then they can generally press a personal...

22 December

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What is the Average Settlement for a Soft Tissue Injury in Alberta?

Posted by Calgary Personal Injury, Car & Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

in personal injury

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Alberta law makes a distinction between soft tissue injuries and other sorts of injuries when determining the pain and suffering of a plaintiff in any personal injury case. While these injuries sound like they're very minor, this isn't necessarily the case. Some soft tissue injuries can cause major impairments in the life of an accident victim. Thus it is up to your lawyer to make the strongest case for you so that you can receive as much compensation for these injuries as possible. In Alberta pain and suffering awards are capped, and pain and suffering awards have an especially low cap of...

22 December

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The Alberta Motor Vehicle Claims Act

Posted by Calgary Personal Injury, Car & Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

in Insurance claims, Motor Vehicle Accident

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You know, in general, what happens when you get into an accident with an insured driver in Alberta. But do you know what happens when you get into an accident with an uninsured driver? While you could sue the driver directly, the chances that any given driver who can't afford insurance will also be able to cover your injury claims is slim-to-none. Alberta recognizes this fact. That's why the Motor Vehicle Claims Act was passed in 1947. This program gives drivers a way to receive compensation after an accident with an uninsured driver. How does MVAC work? Essentially you file a lawsuit and...

22 December

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Alberta Labour Board Wrongful Dismissal

Posted by Calgary Personal Injury, Car & Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

in Worker's Compensation

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Have you been dismissed from your job? As employment is so vital to the survival of most people, Alberta law and federal law have laid out specific protections outlining when a person may be dismissed from their job. In certain cases, you may be entitled to compensation for damages in the event that you are wrongfully dismissed. What qualifies as wrongful dismissal? A wrongful dismissal occurs when: An employer fails to give proper notice or a proper severance payment when terminating your employer. In a case where an employer has violated your employment contract, if you had one.In a case where an employer has dismissed...