Many people wait far too long before hiring a personal injury attorney. Some even wait until their two-year limitations period has run out. Many misconceptions exist about when you can hire a lawyer and when you should. For example, some people believe you must reach maximum medical improvement before hiring a lawyer or that they…

It is illegal to ride a motorcycle without a helmet in Alberta. Our province has a mandatory helmet law requiring all riders and passengers to wear a helmet that meets the safety standards set by Alberta Transportation. Failing to wear a helmet brings all sorts of terrible consequences, from fines and penalties to increased injury…

In practical terms, a personal injury victim can only recover a limited amount of money. The at-fault policyholder’s liability limits cap those limits. While the driver is responsible for any funds their insurance company doesn’t cover, collecting anything more from them is usually functionally impossible. When purchasing a policy, you need to plan for two…

Operating a boat? You have the same duty of care to other people and watercraft you’d have while driving a car in Alberta. Your first duty is always to take whatever actions you can take to avoid causing accidents and injuries. If someone else’s irresponsible boat behavior harms you in some way, you have the…

If you’re like most Albertans, you love our gorgeous natural environment. Yet whether you’re a hunter or not, there are plenty of hunters out there. The Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association notes that over 150,000 people hold a hunting license in Alberta. Roughly 14 or 15 hunting-related incidents were reported to Alberta Fish and Wildlife…

All drivers and passengers must wear occupant restraints when traveling in a vehicle—it’s the law. There are exceptions, but they rarely apply to most car accident cases. Alberta still allows you to sue the at-fault driver, but you can bet that driver’s insurance company will bring up the fact that you weren’t wearing a seatbelt.…

Most people know what happens when you’re the driver in a motorcycle accident who gets injured in a crash. Most people understand what to do if they’re a pedestrian struck by a motorcycle. Few people understand their options or rights when they’re injured passengers. Do not assume you don’t have rights or that no help…

Every year, Alberta sees roughly 73,000 snowmobile registrations. Snowmobiles are a lot of fun, but they can be dangerous, too. There are roughly 14,000 snowmobile injuries every year. Approximately 200 accidents result in deaths. It may surprise you to know you can bring forth a personal injury or wrongful death suit on a snowmobile accident.…

If you’re involved in a personal injury lawsuit or are about to be, it’s natural to worry about how the money will get to you. After all, personal injury cases wouldn’t exist if accidents weren’t expensive. You need the money from the suit to cover your losses. Understanding the payout process can be daunting, but…

Spinal cord injuries are some of the most severe injuries you’ll ever suffer. Worse, the insurance companies responsible for paying the costs associated with a spinal cord injury are likely to balk and fight to pay you as little as possible. A catastrophic spinal injury requires an experienced spinal injury lawyer if you’re going to…

If you get into a minor car accident where you only end up with property damage, you probably won’t need help from a lawyer to get your car fixed. Alberta’s insurance laws have streamlined the process of recovering property damage compensation from the at-fault driver. However, when it comes to personal injury settlements, the process…

Colliding with a box truck, semi, or other commercial truck is often devastating. Worse, it’s not the same as colliding with a passenger vehicle. Suddenly, you’re dealing with huge corporate interests and commercial insurance companies. These people have deep pockets to help them fight against you and your case and a long track record of…