Accidents can happen unexpectedly and leave individuals grappling with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. In Alberta, personal injury law seeks to provide a framework for addressing the aftermath of such incidents. One important aspect of […]
If you have been injured because of another party’s negligence or fault, you may qualify for monetary compensation. In law, monetary compensation one party pays to another is called “damages.”
This blog post provides a brief introduction to “pain […]
Say you’ve been injured in a car accident, you have a police report, and you’ve already spoken to a personal injury lawyer about your potential claim. What comes next? This period of time can be full of uncertainty and […]
Each and every day we come into contact with different places and spaces. Whether dropping kids off at school, picking up groceries, or visiting a friend at their home, we are constantly visiting public and private locations.
The good […]
You decide you want to sue for damages resulting from a personal injury caused by an at-fault party. Now, part of your settlement or litigation process includes being questioned on your evidence and being cross examined. To […]
A Statement of Claim is a document filed with the Court to formally start a lawsuit against a party who has caused you injury, financial loss, or any other harm that is compensable in law.
Chances are, by the […]
When you are injured and proceed to make a personal injury claim, you may be entitled to an award for damages. Monetary awards for damages aim to “put the party who has been injured (…) in the same position […]
Following an accident, if you have suffered significant injuries or are facing challenges dealing with insurance companies, you may want to consult a personal injury lawyer to decide whether to bring a legal claim against an at-fault […]
When you are injured and bring a claim for damages against the individual who injured you, one of the heads of damage you can claim is Loss of Housekeeping Capacity.
The purpose of this head of damages is to compensate the […]
In the recent decision of Edmondson et al v Edmondson et al, 2022 NBCA 4 (application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed), the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal reviewed a lower […]