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The Family Protection Endorsement (SEF 44)

The SEF 44 Endorsement provides you, as well as your dependent family members, with excess insurance to cover any damages sustained in a motor vehicle accident in excess of $200,000, up to your own policy limits. In effect, it provides you with coverage up to the maximum of your own policy limits, whatever that may be. If you have the exact same amount of coverage as the other person involved in a collision, the Family Protection Endorsement is not activated.

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The real costs of distracted driving

Experts say that looking at a text message takes an average of four seconds, which translates to looking away from the road the entire length of a football field when driving 50 mph.

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Motorcycle Safety

It is always fun and exciting to ride a motorcycle in Alberta. However, motorcycles pose serious threats to the riders if they fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid accidents. The results of a motorcycle accident can be damaging, and the injuries can last a lifetime. This guide will reveal what steps riders need to take to avoid an accident.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What do safety ratings mean

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.

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Six Winter Safety Tips

With freezing weather and snow just around the corner, here are six helpful winter safety tips for safer walking and driving in winter conditions.

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Uber and Insurance: The facts

Does insurance cover uber drivers? Find out what your insurance will and won’t allow

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Winter Tires: What you need to know

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What to do after a hit and run?

Hit and Run Accidents can be traumatic. But here is what you need to do within 90 days to preserve your rights as a hit and run victim…

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How dash cams prevent scams and fraud

A dash cam is a tiny camera, mounted on your vehicle’s dash or windshield. It records everything that goes on on the road and stores it on a memory card for later review. Dash cams are especially useful in car accident situations. A dash cam can provide valuable evidence helping determine the at fault party in a vehicle collision or accident.

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Empowering You with Knowledge: Personal Injury Insights and Guidance

The Family Protection Endorsement (SEF 44)

The real costs of distracted driving

Motorcycle Safety

When insurance companies act in bad faith: Punitive damages

Winter’s 6 most dangerous intersections in Alberta

Winter’s 6 most dangerous intersections in BC

What do safety ratings mean

Six Winter Safety Tips

Uber and Insurance: The facts

Winter Tires: What you need to know

What to do after a hit and run?

How dash cams prevent scams and fraud

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