Top 10 Snowmobile Laws You Need to Know in Atlantic Canada
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Top 10 Snowmobile Laws You Need to Know in Atlantic Canada

Why Understanding Snowmobile Laws is Essential for Safe Winter Riding Snowmobiling in New Brunswick (NB), Nova Scotia (NS), and Prince Edward Island (PEI) is apopular winter activity, but it comes with specific rules and regulations that all snowmobilers needto follow. Each province has its own set of laws governing snowmobile use to ensure the safety…

What is Considered a Minor Injury for the Cap?
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What is Considered a Minor Injury for the Cap?

In car accident injury claims across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, the concept of a “minor injury cap” plays a significant role in determining compensation for pain and suffering. This cap limits the maximum amount a person can receive in damages if their injuries are considered “minor.” However, the definition of what…

What Types of Compensation Can I Claim in a Personal Injury Case in NB, NS, or PEI
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What Types of Compensation Can I Claim in a Personal Injury Case in NB, NS, or PEI

If you were injured as a result of a defendant’s negligence, then you are entitled to monetary compensation (or, in legal terms “damages” or “compensatory damages”) for the harm that you have suffered. This may include compensation for the following type of damages: 1. General Damages General damages are financial compensations for either reduced enjoyment…

How to Make an Insurance Claim Against an At-Fault Driver
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How to Make an Insurance Claim Against an At-Fault Driver

If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident where another driver is at fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Not just to get your vehicle repaired, but to compensate for time off work, changes in lifestyle, medical bills, and more. Navigating the insurance claim process can be complex, especially if…

Navigating SEF 44: 7 Key Questions Answered About This Coverage
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Navigating SEF 44: 7 Key Questions Answered About This Coverage

Understanding insurance coverage can often be a daunting task, especially when it comes tospecific policies like SEF 44, or the Standard Endorsement Form 44. This optional coverage is vitalfor drivers in Canada as it enhances the protection provided by your auto insurance policy. In 2020,insurance companies reported over 60,000 claims related to accidents involving uninsuredmotorists….

Navigating SEF 44: 7 Key Questions Answered About This Coverage
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Navigating SEF 44: 7 Key Questions Answered About This Coverage

Navigating Policy Interactions: How SEF 44 Complements Your Coverage Understanding insurance coverage can often be a daunting task, especially when it comes to specific policies like SEF 44, or the Standard Endorsement Form 44. This optional coverage is vital for drivers in Canada as it enhances the protection provided by your auto insurance policy. In…

Understanding Causation in Personal Injury Cases

Understanding Causation in Personal Injury Cases

In personal injury cases, the concept of causation plays a crucial role in determining who is legally responsible for an accident and the damages that result. When an individual files a personal injury claim against another party, one of the primary legal hurdles is proving that they themselves were not at fault. This is where…

Automobile insurance policy ready to be signed
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Major Sections in the Standard Automobile Insurance Policy

In New Brunswick, the Financial and Consumer Services Commission has approved a Standard Automobile Insurance Policy. This means that every insured vehicle in New Brunswick has, at the very least, the same minimum coverage. There are 5 major sections in the Standard Automobile Insurance Policy. Learn more in this article.

Can Insurer Send You to Their Medical Examiner?

There is a general right on insurers to obtain professional advices. Clause (5) of the Special Provisions states: (5) MEDICAL REPORTS The insurer has the right and the claimant shall afford to the insurer, an opportunity to examine the person of the insured person when and as often as it reasonably requires while the claim is…

Are Vacation Benefits Deductible From Awards of Damages?

In principle, vacation benefits are different than sick leave benefits. While sick days are akin to an insurance plan (i.e. there when needed), vacation benefits are part of the employee’s basic remuneration package and are expected to be used yearly to maintain productivity, not to treat illnesses. Thus, they are more akin to a pension…

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