Psychological Injury & the Law: Saadati v. Moorhead, 2017 Case
In a recent, unanimous decision out of the Supreme Court of Canada, Saadati v. Moorhead, 2017 SCC 28, Canada’s highest court […]
Personal Injury
What To Do If You Have Been Injured In A Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, it is advisable that you take the following steps:
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Distracted Driving: iPhone’s Recent Update
I recently updated my iPhone to iOS 11.0.3. As part of the update my phone now was programmed to block certain functions while driving. Blocked activity includes all […]
The The SSAGs – “Advisory” in Nature, but the Court Must Give Reasons for any Departure
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal (“SKCA”) in Senchuk v Senchuk, 2016 SKCA 167 (“Senchuk”), has confirmed that […]
Why Good Fences (and Facebook Privacy Settings) Make Good Neighbours
We’ve all experienced and know the frustration of dealing with a nasty neighbour. However, the Supreme Court of British Columbia recently found a woman liable to pay her neighbour […]
Sexual Assault – Assault or Battery and Limitation Periods
The Alberta government has introduced legislation – Bill 2 – that has eliminated limitation periods for claims which involve sexual assault or battery. A […]
Recovering from a Brain Injury
With the number of high impact collisions that continue to cause injuries in Alberta, it has become increasingly common to be diagnosed with having sustained a […]
Credibility is Everything
It was recently confirmed in the Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision that a Plaintiff’s credibility is a paramount factor that a Judge will […]
Low Speed Collision – No Injury?
In personal injury litigation, a defence lawyer or insurance adjuster will, at times, argue that a low speed motor vehicle accident could not have caused any […]