The experience of being hit by a drunk driver often qualifies as one that can be described as a life-changing experience. Unfortunately, the victim’s life does not change for the better. Instead, his or her injuries introduce into the victim’s life a whole new set of challenges. In Alberta, such victims must use civil lawsuits […]
Continue ReadingWhat Are Your Rights When You Slip And Fall In A Parking Lot?
You might wonder, who can be held responsible if you have been injured in a parking lot. If it happened to be that this slip and fall accident was due to unsafe conditions in the parking lot, you do have grounds for liability. Your liability can be against the owner of the property, someone that […]
Continue ReadingUncertainties Linked To Returning To Workplace After Recovering From Injury
Most of the uncertainties that arise, whenever a recovered accident victim can return to the workplace, fall beyond the same victim’s control. Yet one uncertainty can be abolished, because it relates to a result that lies within the victim’s control. That result concerns the amount of money that the recovered employee can receive in the […]
Continue ReadingHighlighting The Role of A Family Doctor When Accident Victim Files Personal Injury Claim
There are 2 major reasons why a family doctor might play a major role in the process used to pursue a personal injury claim. The first of those relates to the evidence. Medical records add to the amount of collected evidence.
Continue ReadingDealing With The Trauma That Accompanies An Accident
Although those who take the time to read this article may not equate battlefield conditions with the typical scene of an accident, both can aid development of trauma. Any stressful event can trigger development of trauma. Consequently, some accident victims suffer with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
Continue ReadingCompensation For Residents of Alberta That Suffered Damages In Motor Vehicle Accident
Each of those residents wants to acquire compensation for two types of damage: property damage and injuries. The nature of compensation for property damage reflects the extent of the resident’s car insurance coverage.
Continue ReadingAn Explanation of Distracted Driving Laws
In Canada, one of the most costly and dangerous contributions to collisions is distracted driving. Driver inattention is a contributing factor in 80 percent of collisions and in near crashes are at 65 percent according to the Canadian Auto Association, Distracted driving is directly responsible for 10 percent of fatal crashes,16 percent of all police-reported […]
Continue ReadingAdvice For Motorists That Must Deal With Alberta’s Winters
Winter driving creates a challenge for motorists, especially when snow or frost covers the roads. The level of that challenge increases greatly in Alberta and there are plenty of accidents that take place which convert into damage lawsuits handled by personal injury lawyers in Lethbridge. Fortunately, any motorist in Alberta can go online and gain […]
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