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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…
Read MoreIs 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. Here’s the truth. At Merchant Law we are fierce litigators. We never shy away from a courtroom battle. But we’d be the first to tell you that battling…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWill My Spouse Get Half My Pension if I Get a Divorce in Edmonton, Alberta?
You can generally expect your spouse to be entitled to a portion of your pension after your Edmonton, Alberta divorce. However, the amount the spouse is entitled to will depend on when the pension was set up. If you were earning the pension prior to the marriage then the worth of the pension fund prior…
Read MoreCan I Empty My Bank Account Before an Edmonton Divorce?
It’s natural to want to protect yourself during a divorce. Fears about whether you’ll have access to your money are common. Fears that you won’t have enough money to live on are also common. It’s also quite normal to get angry enough to want to ensure your spouse doesn’t see “one red hot cent.” Yet…
Read MoreE-Scooter Liability in Calgary, Alberta
According to Alberta Health Services, one person is seriously injured and admitted to the hospital per 100,000 e-scooter rides. Though e-scooters aren’t the first thing most people think of when they think of personal injury cases, they can still create them. Here’s what you need to know about e-scooter liability. What kinds of personal injury…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Lose Your Calgary, Alberta Personal Injury Case?
While most personal injury cases come to some sort of successful conclusion, the truth is not all cases are going to be successful. What happens if yours doesn’t work out the way you’d like it to? Here’s what you need to know. You’ll be responsible for paying your own costs. Your hospital bills and other…
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