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Medical Negligence: Cancer Claims
Undergoing cancer diagnosis and treatment is a very difficult experience, both physically and mentally.
Future Cost of Care
So far on this blog we have provided a brief overview of the heads of damage in a personal injury action and provided a more in-depth overview of loss of...
Car Accidents and Unidentified or Uninsured Drivers
In Alberta, automobile insurance is mandatory. Driving without insurance is an offence. After an accident, the drivers are required at law to stop and exchange insurance information.
Common Injuries in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of injuries in Canada.
Expert Evidence in Medical Malpractice Claims
As discussed in an earlier blog post, to be successful in an action for medical malpractice a plaintiff must prove: That the defendant owed them a duty of care; That the defendant...
Loss of Income and Loss of Earning Capacity
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or deliberate wrongdoing, and your ability to work has been impacted, you may suffer a loss of income or a...
As Easy as ABC: The Standard Owner’s Automobile Insurance Policy (S.P.F. No. 1)
You may not be entirely aware about what your automobile-insurance policy covers until you find yourself involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Podcast: Inside Medical Malpractice
OverviewThis series of podcasts with plaintiff lawyer Shelagh McGregor is an absolute must for anyone considering medical legal work or wanting to know more about the role of the expert...
Claiming Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act
When an individual is injured on the property of another person, or a business, the party responsible for that property may be liable for the victim’s injuries.
Employers and Vicarious Liability
It is a well-known principle of law that, generally, Employers are liable for the negligence of their Employees. This is known as Vicarious Liability.