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 […]
Personal Injury
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 […]
Loss of Consortium
When parties are involved in a collision and are seeking compensation, they are often too shy to mention the impact the collision has had on their marriage. A term that parties involved in a claim for damages should […]
Fatal Accidents Act of Alberta
The Fatal Accidents Act of Alberta permits a legal action to be brought to recover damages for the benefit of certain family members. These family members are outlined in Section 3 which permits only the spouse, Adult Interdependent […]
COVID-19 Threatens Increase in Domestic Violence
The COVID-19 stay-at-home measures put in place to keep people safe may have the opposite effect on victims of domestic and family abuse. The Government of Alberta defines family violence as “an abuse of power in a family or other […]
Mad Over WAD
Many individuals who have unfortunately been part of a motor vehicle accident get diagnosed with a Whiplash Associated Disorder or WAD for short. Whiplash can be defined as “an acceleration–deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. It […]
When $1 Million is Not Enough
Third-party liability coverage is an important and mandatory component of any auto insurance policy in Alberta. It protects you and your assets if you are at fault in a motor vehicle accident. The most common coverage offered in Alberta is […]
E-Scooters Land in Calgary
A large fleet of electric-powered shareable scooters has arrived in Calgary. Much like a car share program, these e-scooters are easy to rent, use, and leave for the next rider to enjoy. Powered by an electric motor, e-scooters allow the […]