News Update: Incident on Bow Trail at 26th St SW cleared

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – The incident that was blocking eastbound lanes on Bow Trail at 26th Street SW has been cleared, YYC Transportation reports. This is an update to our earlier reporting. The incident was first reported at 6:47 a.m. today and was cleared from the roadway by 7:56 a.m. However, we still have no information…

News: Family searches for answers after fatal crash near Rocky Mountain House

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 1, 2021

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, AB – The family of a woman killed in a pedestrian collision three kilometers west of Rocky Mountain House in February are still searching for answers, CTV News Edmonton reported last Monday. Cindy Abraham, 42, had been walking along Highway 11A on the evening of February 27 when she was struck by…

News: Vehicle overturns on WB Glenmore Trail at SB 14th St

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Emergency services responded to a rollover collision on the ramp from westbound Glenmore Trail to southbound 14th Street yesterday afternoon, 660 News Traffic reports. #yyctraffic Vehicle upside down on ramp from WB Glenmore Trail onto SB 14th Street. Emergency crews on scene in WB RHL’s & on ramp.. & volume is #SuperThick…

News: Incident blocks EB lanes on Bow Tr at 26th St SW

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – An incident is blocking multiple eastbound lanes on Bow Trail at 26th Street SW, according to YYC Transportation. ALERT: Traffic incident on EB Bow Tr and 26 St SW, blocking multiple lanes. #yyctraffic #yycroads pic.twitter.com/ulSK1marWV — YYC Transportation (@yyctransport) April 1, 2021 The incident was reported at 6:47 a.m. today. We do…

News: 2 injured in Calgary when altercation leads to car crash

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – Two people were injured on Tuesday when an altercation at a house party in northeast Calgary culminated in a car slamming into several parked vehicles and then overturning. Global News reports that the collision happened in the 300 block of Falton Drive NE at about 8:20 p.m. Police say that two men…

News: Semis collide near Calgary, killing truck driver

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | April 1, 2021

CALGARY, AB – A truck driver was killed on Tuesday when two semis collided on Highway 901 east of Calgary, CTV News reports. The collision happened somewhere between Highway 1 and Highway 24, at about 7 p.m. on March 30. No further details about the collision itself are available at this time. One of the…

News: RCMP investigates fatal rollover crash near Kevisville

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | March 25, 2021

RED DEER CO., AB – A motorist was killed in a single-vehicle rollover collision southeast of Kevisville on Sunday morning. Per Canada Police Report, Innisfail RCMP responded the incident at 6:50 a.m. on March 21. An unspecified passenger vehicle traveling south on Range Road 25 had rolled into a ditch near the intersection with Township…

Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With?

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | January 12, 2021

One question that comes up again and again in custody cases is whether or not children have any say in which parent they live with. This is a highly misunderstood topic in family law, and one that is riddled with a great deal of misinformation.   Here’s what you need to know about the way…

Firing Employees on Disability

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | December 22, 2020

For employees, seeking to qualify for long term disability, they face the problem that insurance companies likely spend as much money fighting not to pay benefits as they spend on benefits. Most insurance policies require that the employee prove that he or she cannot perform the substantial duties of the employment. That in most policies…

How Does Adultery Impact My Divorce Case?

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | December 20, 2020

Adultery impacts divorce cases far less than most people think. While it’s natural to assume that you should get “more” out of the divorce because the other spouse “wronged” you, the truth is that the courts are not particularly concerned with who caused the breakdown of the marriage. Legally, both parties are assumed to be…

How To Take Useful Photos of Your Alberta Car Accident Scene

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | December 10, 2020

One piece of advice you hear again and again is to take photos after you’ve been in a car accident. They can be vital pieces of evidence in any personal injury case, because they back up your claims about the extent of the damage and the severity of the accident. You don’t have to be…

5 Ways to Make Your Divorce Less Expensive

By Donald I.M. Outerbridge | November 27, 2020

Almost everyone who calls us about divorce cases here at Merchant Law wants to know how much the divorce is going to cost. Even high net worth couples want to know what to expect so they can plan accordingly. Nobody wants to spend an excessive amount of money on an event that’s already hurting them.…