Tips for a Safe Summer Road Trip in Alberta
The road calls as more and more Albertans get vaccinated and as warm summer weather beckons. Yet that means there is a potential for car accidents. The team at Merchant Law wants you to be safe this summer. While we’re happy to help you win your personal injury case we’d just as soon you stay…
Personal Injury 101 for Uber Drivers in Calgary, Alberta
If you are an Uber driver that has gotten into an accident then you might have a lot of concerns about what happens next. After all, you already know you’re not considered an employee, which means you won’t be getting workers compensation. You may even worry that you’re more likely to be found at-fault for…
Is it Better to Settle My Calgary, Alberta Personal Injury Claim or to Take it to Trial?
There are a lot of myths about the legal profession. One of them is that settlement is what weak lawyers do, while real attorneys to go trial. Dealing with a personal injury claim in Calgary can be overwhelming. We understand the stress and uncertainty that comes with an personal injury, and we are here to…
How do Weather Conditions Impact Your Calgary Personal Injury Case?
Ice, snow, and thunderstorms can have an impact on a personal injury case. In many cases, they will complicate your claim, ensuring you need an even stronger legal team to help you pursue a settlement. This is because personal injury cases don’t compensate you because you got hurt. They compensate you because someone acted in…
Is it a Big Mistake to Move Out of Your Home During Your Alberta Divorce?
You can’t stand the sight of your spouse anymore. Or your spouse has told you to get out. You already know in most cases you must separate for one year before courts in Edmonton will even allow you to file for divorce. So should you stay, or should you go? What’s your best, most strategic…
How Much Does Adultery Impact Divorce in Alberta?
Your spouse cheated. It’s natural to assume that in a fair and just world, they’d walk out of the divorce process somehow worse off than you will. In reality, adultery has a smaller impact on divorce than you might imagine. It’s important to recognize that fact and account for it. As a Grounds For…
How Much Does it Cost to Get Divorced in Alberta?
Paying for a divorce can cause almost as much stress as the divorce itself. Yet it’s difficult to estimate what your divorce might cost. There is no typical divorce, and it can end up costing anywhere from $1,000 to $200,000. The court fees are generally around $260, but the rest of the expenses come from…
News: Pedestrian struck in Forrest Lawn
CALGARY, AB – A pedestrian was involved in a traffic incident in the Forrest Lawn/Forrest Heights area of Calgary Wednesday evening, according to YYC Transportation. ALERT: Emergency services are helping a pedestrian involved in an incident on 44 St and 11 Ave SE. Please go slow and watch for fellow Calgarians.. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC…
News: Crash reported in Grandview
CALGARY, AB – A traffic incident was reported in the Grandview area of Calgary, according to YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on Blackfoot Tr and Ogden Rd SE. #yyctraffic #yycroads — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 10, 2021 Reports of the incident came in at 11:17 a.m. and it took place at the intersection of Blackfoot…
News: Crash in Mayfair blocks left lane
CALGARY, AB – A crash in the Mayfair area of Calgary disrupted traffic patterns Wednesday afternoon, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Two vehicle incident on WB Glenmore Tr after 14 St SW, blocking the left lane. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/6Llc7bChLR — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 9, 2021 Authorities were alerted to the incident around 2:43 p.m. Wednesday…
News: Crash in Bridgeland-Riverside closes road
CALGARY, AB – Police were at the scene of an accident in the Bridgeland-Riverside community of Calgary on Thursday morning, reports YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on WB Memorial Dr at 4 St NE, the road is closed WB. Please use alternate route. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/YICeNwaXzo — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) June 10, 2021 The incident…
News: Motorcyclist on strikes pole, dies in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB – A motorcyclist is dead after they lost control and slammed into a pole Wednesday morning, according to Canada Police Report. Officers were dispatched to Yellowhead Tr and Fort Rd around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday morning. A Honda driven by a 24-year-old man was driving westbound on Yellowhead Tr when, for reasons unknown, they…