Anyone that has set aside money for hiring a lawyer, after filing a personal injury claim should not neglect the need for updates. That member of the legal profession should be updated every 3 to 6 months, regarding any progress made by the client, or any setbacks suffered by the same individual. If the injured […]
Continue ReadingHow To Cover Your Expenses After Filing A Personal Injury Claim?
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A claimant, someone that has filed a personal injury claim cannot expect to receive any compensation within a short space of time. It takes months, sometimes years to reach a settlement, or to win an award in court. In the meantime, a claimant’s expenses have to be covered. How can claimants obtain such coverage? How […]
Continue ReadingForms To Submit When Seeking Section B Benefits
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In Alberta, Canada, anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident can receive no-fault benefits, regardless of who has been named at fault for the same accident. Those no-fault benefits go by a second name: B-Benefits. The victim’s insurance company arranges for payment of the B-Benefits.
Continue ReadingKnowing What To Expect From Your Defense Medical Examination
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Following your involvement in a motor vehicle collision which left you injured, you may be in a position in which you can file a personal injury claim in order to obtain compensation for your losses from the at fault party. However, when you file such a claim, the party you are filing the claim against […]
Continue ReadingKnowing When You Have A Personal Injury Case On Your Hands
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After you have been involved in an accident which left you injured, you may be wondering whether you have grounds for building a personal injury claim or not. However, before you start filing a claim, it is best to consult with an experienced lawyer who will be able to look at the facts and make […]
Continue ReadingCan Hiring A Lawyer Increase The Success Chances of Your Short-Term Disability Claim
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When an illness or injury unexpectedly strikes you down, it can already be a stressful, anxious, and frustrating experience. And that is only amplified when you have to begin worrying about your financial situation. In Alberta, every worker has a right to short-term disability benefits when they find themselves in such a situation. However, this […]
Continue ReadingKey Points of Wrongful Death Claims
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According to numerous legal dictionaries, wrongful death is defined as “the death of a human being as the result of a wrongful act of another person.” Wrongful death is oftentimes the basis of personal injury lawsuits filed by the surviving family members against the entities or individuals that caused the person’s death. If you recently […]
Continue ReadingFiguring Out Who Is Responsible For Paying Damages In A Car-Bicycle Collision
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Springtime is here and so are the bicyclists. Unfortunately, this also means that more car-bicycle collisions are on the horizon. The operators of motor vehicles all struggle with keeping an eye out for cyclists due to their slim silhouettes. Additionally, many parts of the country are also still lacking in designated bike lanes which forces […]
Continue ReadingCurrent Cap On Soft Tissue Injury Settlements As Per Alberta Law
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Ever since way back in 2004, there has been a cap to the compensation you can obtain following an accident which left you with soft tissue injuries. This is because these types of injuries have been deemed as minor by the government. Back when this cap was first introduced, it was set at $4,000. However, […]
Continue ReadingA Guide To Hiring The Personal Injury Lawyer Best Befitting of Your Case
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Following your involvement in a motor vehicle collision, you may have sustained serious injuries and have suffered other major losses. People in that situation are often desperate to obtain compensation and leave this entire endeavor behind them as soon as possible. Because of this, these victims are often tempted to simply reach out to any […]
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