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How a Wrongful Death Case Works in Alberta
The death of a loved one is a tragedy, and no amount of money can help you manage the pain of grief. Yet the death of a loved one also comes with financial complications that can be very difficult to navigate. In Alberta, wrongful death claims exist to help you pay those expenses. Like most…
Read MoreHow Product Liability Cases Work
A product liability case happens when a company puts out a defective or dangerous product that causes harm to customers even when they’re using the product correctly. The way the case will be handled will be determined by whether there was a contract involved in the sale or not. If there was no contract, certain…
Read MoreWhat is a Slip and Fall Case Worth?
Slip and fall cases sound like small matters. After all, you’ve probably tripped a few times at your own house. Yet a severe, dangerous fall can do long-term damage. Elderly adults can even lose their independence from a serious slip and fall. They can have additional repercussions that create long term expenses you might…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Truck Accident Expert
Truck accidents are by far the most complex types of personal injury cases. If you’ve been injured by a commercial box truck or delivery truck then you need to be very careful and deliberate as you choose your lawyer. From the beginning this case will have twists and turns, and all of them will…
Read MoreWhy Fault Matters in Your Alberta Personal Injury Case
The determination of fault is one of the issues that will take front and center in your personal injury case. It will determine whether you can recover funds in a claim, and it will determine how much of the claim you can cover. Your personal injury lawyer’s job will be, in part, to reduce…
Read MoreWhy Fault Matters in Your ICBC Case
In a car, motorcycle, or truck accident case the determination of fault will play a big role in how your case progresses. This is because ICBC pays out three types of benefits. You can expect ICBC to investigate crash responsibility for every claim. We do too, so that we can help you get the…
Read MoreHow Social Media Posts Impact Your Personal Injury Claims
Social media is a big part of modern life, but if you’re not careful it can have a negative impact on your case. What you put out there on social media can be subpoenaed and brought into the settlement negotiations or into the courtroom as evidence. From the moment you begin your personal injury…
Read MoreWhat Is Fair Compensation For Your Pain and Suffering?
The law acknowledges that pain and suffering are experiences people should not be put through, and that they have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. Thus, having to face them is a kind of damage. In Canada, there is a $364,000 cap on pain and suffering awards. Whether you consider this amount…
Read MoreWhen Should a Personal Injury Lawyer Choose a Trial Over a Settlement
92% of personal injury cases settle out of court, and that’s usually a good thing. There’s always the possibility that you’ll lose a trial, and if you do you lose your ability to claim money you may desperately need. Trial delays can also create a burden on you when they keep you from getting the…
Read More5 Red Flags to Watch Out for When Selecting a Personal Injury Lawyer
A personal injury case is the biggest legal matter the average person is ever likely to get involved with. That makes choosing a personal injury lawyer one of the biggest decisions you’re ever likely to make. An injury case can’t even settle until you reach Maximum Medical Improvement, or MMI. That’s because it’s impossible to…
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