Personal Injury Law Blog
Read about the latest updates in personal injury law in Calgary, AB. Find in-depth answers to common questions our injury lawyers get. Learn about critical first steps right after an accident.
Walking (and Slipping and Falling) in a Winter Wonderland
Our Calgary winters can be treacherous. In addition to the hazards on the road caused by poor visibility and winter-driving conditions, sidewalks and parking lots can be a very dangerous place. Just like how we would recommend slowing down and taking extra care while...
The Supreme Court Strikes down Alberta Law regarding Driver’s Licence Privileges
In Alberta, if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident with an uninsured driver, you can seek compensation from the Province of Alberta via the Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Claims Act. The Province then later tries to get that money back from the uninsured...
Apology Act in Alberta. I’m Sorry (but it wasn’t my fault!).
People sometimes joke about how we as Canadians seem to apologize even when we have no real reason to apologize. For example, if two individuals brush shoulders walking past each other on a busy street, or almost collide their shopping carts in a supermarket, it’s not...
Who’s to Blame? Apportioning Liability in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Accidents happen. Whether it is on the road of life, or the actual road, mistakes will be made, and accidents will happen. Oftentimes, it is easy to tell who caused an accident. If only one driver did something improper, negligent, or illegal that caused the motor...
Speeding and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Speeding and motor vehicle accidents often go hand in hand. Drivers who speed are far more likely to be involved in a collision, and are far more likely to be injured in a collision. Speed limits are enforced to varying degrees, depending on the roadway and...
Pay Inequality and Calculating Loss of Income Earning Potential
While true equality between male and female earnings still eludes society at large, the courts may have showed signs of recognizing and eschewing the inequality. A recent Alberta court decision McLean v Parmar, 2015 ABQB 62, recognized how the use of the typical...
Traffic Violations Prompting Focus on Road Safety
If it seems like there are more bad drivers than ever on our city streets, it’s not just your imagination. In fact, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) reports that there is a growing number of speeders on our roads. According to the CPS’s Annual Report for 2014, a total...
Shoulder-tap Technology Aims to Protect Cyclists and Motorcyclists
Cyclists, moped users and motorcyclists might be a bit safer on the roads if technology being tested by Jaguar Land Rover becomes widely available. Jaguar has developed a driver-alert system that emits a noise (such as a bicycle bell) or gives the driver a virtual tap...