Fatal Accident Claims in Nova Scotia

If you have lost a family member in a fatal car accident in Nova Scotia, you may be eligible to make two types of insurance claims: 1) accident benefits claim and 2)wrongful death lawsuit. Accident Benefits Claim All automoble insurance policies issued in Nova Scotia include no-fault accident benefits. These benefits are paid immediately following…

Internal Bleeding Injuries After an Accident

After you have been involved in a serious accident, you should always seek medical treatment because you may have suffered internal bleeding. You may not realize it because the symptoms of internal bleeding don’t always appear immediately. Just about any kind of trauma, such as the trauma that can result from a car accident, can…

What is Considered a Minor Injury for the Cap?

Some car accident injury claims in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island fall under a “minor injury cap“. This cap limits the maximum amount (“damages”) a person can receive for compensation for pain and suffering. Definition of “minor injuries” varies in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has a…

Broken Bones in a Serious Accident

A serious traumatic accident can lead to broken bones, which may require casting, surgery or physical therapy. If someone else’s negligence has caused an accident in which you have suffered broken bones, a personal injury lawyer can help you file a claim to seek compensation for your injuries. Medical treatment is required for broken bones,…

How to apply for Long-Term Disability Benefits

The first step in applying for short-term or long-term disability benefits is for you to contact your employer or the insurance company and to request an application package. The application package will usually include three forms. There will be a form for you to fill out, usually called a Claimant’s or Member’s Statement Form; The…

Injured in a Car Accident

Car accidents can cause life-changing injuries and if that has happened to you, you deserve full compensation. The CLG Injury Law’s team of experienced injury lawyers can help you get the settlement you need after you’ve been injured in an accident caused by another driver. You are entitled to compensation for things like medical expenses,…

Spinal Cord Injury

The goal of insurance compensation is to allow you to regain what you have lost, or if that isn’t possible, to keep the same quality of life. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury – especially if it has caused paraplegia or quadriplegia – your insurance settlement should compensate you for the difficulties you…

Long-Term Disability Denied or Terminated

Living with a long-term disability is already difficult enough, and having your benefits claim denied or terminated only makes the situation worse. Benefits can be denied – even when your claim is valid – for any number of reasons, including small technicalities or unclear evidence. Long-Term Disability insurance claims can be very complex and each…

Traumatic Brain Injury

The human brain is incredibly complex and surprisingly fragile. A violent impact can cause an injury that has devastating consequences in your life, but because a brain injury is invisible its effects aren’t always immediately obvious. Brain injuries are a leading cause of disability and death for people under 45, and car accidents are one…

Quoi faire après un accident automobile

Vous êtes rentré chez vous apres un accident… Que devriez-vous faire maintenant? Avisez votre médecin de vos blessures. Voir l’article « quand consulter un médecin après un accident » Consultez un avocat afin de mieux connaitre vos droits, obligations et options. Faites part de l’accident a votre compagnie d’assurances et demandez-leur de vous envoyer les…

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