When Does a Cause of Action Arise for Section B Claims in the Maritimes?
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When Does a Cause of Action Arise for Section B Claims in the Maritimes?

The Legal Importance of Cause of Action in Maritime Car Accident Claims Understanding when the cause of action arises is crucial in determining the limitation periods forSection B benefits in New Brunswick (NB), Nova Scotia (NS), and Prince Edward Island (PEI).However, this is not as straightforward as it might seem. Defining “Cause of Action” Under…

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…

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.

Minor Personal Injury Cap – 2013 to Date

Contrary to the 2003 Injury Regulation, supra, the new regulation provides a list of specific ‘minor personal injuries’. They are: abrasions, contusions, lacerations, sprains, strains and whiplash associated disorders, “including any clinically associated sequelae” for each, “that do not result in serious impairment or in permanent serious disfigurement”. A ‘sprain’ is “an injury to ……

What to do if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident and the other driver doesn’t have insurance
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What to do if you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident and the other driver doesn’t have insurance

Some drivers do not have insurance covering their vehicles in the event of an accident. This situation exists even though it is the law for all motor vehicles to have insurance to cover medical costs, lost wages, and the other damages suffered by a victim injured in a collision. Each year, a number of motorists…

How to make an Insurance Claim against an at-fault driver?

How to make an Insurance Claim against an at-fault driver?

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you may have the right to make a personal injury claim. A claim against the at-fault driver is usually paid by his or her insurance company. This type of claim is known as “Section A” claims. More than 95% of these claims are…

How to prepare for Oral Discovery

How to prepare for Oral Discovery

If you suffered personal injuries following a motor vehicle accident, made a claim and received a date for your Oral Discovery (or Examination for Discovery), you probably have some questions. In this article, we are giving you some general information regarding the Oral Discovery. Of course, it is in your best interests to consult with…

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