Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV), after concluding that existing torts did not fully capture the cumulative impact of this specific, private wrong. At the heart of the Court’s […]
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in Alberta, you are likely entitled to no-fault accident benefits that provide coverage for medical treatment as well as disability payments if you are unable to work due to your injuries. […]
If you’re involved in litigation in Alberta, whether it’s over a contract dispute, personal injury claim, or family law dispute, you’ll likely come across something called an Affidavit of Records. In the Court of King’s Bench in […]
A major shake-up is coming to Alberta’s auto insurance system. Bill 47, officially known as the Automobile Insurance Act, has received Royal Assent and is set to transform how accident benefits and injury claims are handled in […]
In the realm of personal injury litigation, financial strain often compels plaintiffs to seek immediate monetary relief. Settlement loans, offered by third-party lenders, provide such relief by advancing funds against the anticipated proceeds of a lawsuit. However, the recent Alberta […]
When there is a crisis, we rely on emergency responders such as the police, paramedics, and firefighters to attend the scene of the crisis as fast as possible. To accomplish this, drivers of emergency vehicles are permitted by law to […]
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 and suffering” […]
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 news is […]