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Time to Turn the Tide: A Case for Injured Plaintiffs
Introduction: The measure of damages in tort is supposed to be one that places the injured plaintiff back in the position he or she would have been in, had the negligence not occurred. This is certainly not the case in Alberta for victims of negligent or impaired drivers. In fact, the best one can hope… Continue Reading
Updates to Prescribed Automobile Insurance Accident Benefit and Minor Injury Forms
The Superintendent recently approved changes to all prescribed Accident Benefit (AB) and Minor Injury (MI) forms applicable to Alberta automobile insurance Accident Benefits (including DTPR) claims and Certified Examinations. To review the applicable Bulletin, which provides information about forms, changes and timing, please see 01-2017 – Bulletin – Updates to Prescribed Automobile Insurance Accident Benefit… Continue Reading
How government benefits can affect a loss of income claim
Can the benefits you receive from the government, your employment, or another form of wage replacement program be deducted from your loss of income claim?
Can you be compensated for having to use your sick time to attend medical appointments? Continue Reading
Defying Limitations Gala
We are happy to have been part of the Defying Limitations Gala, an event aimed at raising funds for The Brain Care Centre. Brain injury can lead to serious changes in a person’s life. Continue Reading
When insurance companies act in bad faith: Punitive damages
The duty of insurance companies should be one of UTMOST good faith or “uberrima fides”. In Alberta, insurance companies sometimes employ bad faith tactics in order to delay or avoid paying claimants for their insurance claims. There are a number of different practices that insurance companies may use in bad faith in order to try to deny valid insurance claims. If an insurance company has acted in bad faith, a claimant may sue the company. Continue Reading
Winter’s 6 most dangerous intersections in Alberta
Hazardous winter road conditions dramatically increase the risk of accidents. In Alberta, these are the top six dangerous intersections of the province. Continue Reading
Winter’s 6 most dangerous intersections in BC
Winter road conditions dramatically increase the risks of accidents. In British Columbia, these are the top six dangerous intersections in the province. Continue Reading
What do safety ratings mean
What are safety ratings? Safety ratings are scores assigned to different vehicles based on their performance on a series of safety tests. In particular, safety ratings provide consumers with information on crash avoidance and safety features of different vehicles. Several independent organizations across the world conduct vehicle testing and research to determine such ratings, as… Continue Reading