Should I Call a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Minor Motor Vehicle Accident?
The bad news is that you have been in a minor motor vehicle accident (MVA). The good news is that […]
Personal Injury
Whiplash Associated Disorders and Personal Injury Claims
Whiplash associated disorder (WAD) is a term given to injuries caused by the rapid back-and-forth (“whiplash”) motion of the head and neck. Sudden movements characterized […]
7 To-Dos After a Car Accident
Knowing what to do after a car accident can be very confusing. Here are some tips that may assist you in ensuring foremost your health and safety, in addition to protecting your ability to claim fair compensation for any injuries […]
Mitigating Losses to Maximize Compensation
The main goal of personal injury law is to help an injured client get monetary compensation for physical, psychological, and financial losses caused by the wrongful conduct of others. Although the amount of compensation differs for each client, injured […]
What are Capped Claims and How do They Work?
Did you know that some “minor” personal injuries suffered in Alberta are subject to a claim cap imposed by the provincial government?
Capped claims may affect the amount of compensation you can receive from at-fault parties if you are injured due […]
Why Did My Lawyer Terminate Their Services?
A client is always free to terminate the services of their legal counsel, although sometimes it is not a good idea to do so immediately before a court hearing unless absolutely necessary. However, a lawyer may also terminate services through […]
Pedestrian Injuries
According to the City of Calgary pedestrian collision data, at least one person is hit by a vehicle each day in the city of Calgary[1]. What makes this statistic even worse is that pedestrians are amongst […]
Questions about Questioning
If your legal matter is proceeding to Questioning, it’s normal to have some concerns or anxiety wondering what the process will look like or what is expected of you. While your lawyer will prepare you for Questioning in advance, here […]
Police Liability
In our society, police chases are not a common occurrence and not much thought is given to them. However, to the police officers themselves, the chase itself is a delicate balancing act as it is important to apprehend […]
Is My Personal Injury Settlement Matrimonial Property?
The Matrimonial Property Act and the newly implemented Family Property Act both provide that damages paid to one spouse as a result of a “tort” are exempted from distribution in the division of matrimonial property, so long as those damages […]