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…

Major sections in the Standard Automobile Insurance Policy
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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. We are explaining these sections below: Section A –…

Do I need insurance to drive a snowmobile or an ATV?
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Do I need insurance to drive a snowmobile or an ATV?

Snowmobiles and ATVs in NB, NS and PEI are considered motor vehicles and must be insured, which means you have access to the same benefits that you have with a car or motorcycle. Among other things, you are guaranteed protection against a claim from another person, as well as access to medical benefits if you…

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…

How is causation determined in a case?
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How is causation determined in a case?

In order to hold a valid case, an individual filing a personal injury claim against another individual must not be at fault. With that being said, personal injury lawyers use what they call causation in order to determine who was negligent in the situation being – causation is the chain of events leading up to…

How is the worth of a personal injury claim calculated?

How is the worth of a personal injury claim calculated?

Before deciding to file a personal injury law claim, the individual involved usually receives an offer of settlement from the insurance company involved in the matter. Their goal, by offering compensation, is to deter the individual from filing a legal claim. With that being said, an individual will often file a personal injury claim in…

What happens if the person I got in an accident with doesn’t have insurance coverage?
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What happens if the person I got in an accident with doesn’t have insurance coverage?

If you’ve had the misfortune of being in a car accident or know someone who has been involved in one, you may know to what extent insurance coverages come into play when determining the compensation each party involved will receive. You may not know, however, that insurance companies tag onto automobile policies a coverage called…

What are pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses?
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What are pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses?

You can’t speak about a personal injury law case without speaking of pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses. These two terms are in fact directly correlated with the term compensation. If you hire a personal injury lawyer for your case and your case is indeed won, the amount of money you will receive for compensation of your…

What are Section B Accident Benefits?
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What are Section B Accident Benefits?

A surprising number of individuals aren’t fully aware of what their auto insurance plan covers. From basic PLPD to full coverage, there are many different types of plans that different insurance companies offer. All Canadian insurance policies offer what is commonly called Accident Benefits, which is the financial support offered by the insurance company in…

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