Dealing with a Disability: What Family Members Can Do

When a family member accidentally becomes disabled, you will want to help but may be unsure how. You may be uncertain about your loved one’s needs and limitations, if and what treatment is possible, and what can be expected in the future. The following tips are recommended to help a family member who becomes disabled:…

How Social Media Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

Social media is increasingly being used in litigation. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media can be used against you in your personal injury legal case in Nova Scotia. Can Social Media Be Used as Evidence? With increasing frequency, Facebook evidence is being admitted to court. The information is easily accessible and often public, making…

Making an Insurance Claim after a Snowmobile or ATV Accident

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 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…

Faire une réclamation envers un conducteur fautif

Si vous avez été blessé à cause de l’imprudence ou du manque de diligence de quelqu’un, vous pourriez avoir le droit de déposer une réclamation de dommage à la personne. Une réclamation contre un conducteur fautif est habituellement payée par sa compagnie d’assurances et relève du chapitre A. Plus de 95% de ces causes sont…

Tirer un revenu suite à un règlement d’assurance

Certaines personnes peuvent réintégrer le marché du travail après avoir été blessés dans un accident (voir notre article: retourner au travail après un accident), mais d’autres seront incapables de travailler pour le reste de leur vie. Ces gens pourraient tout de même tirer un revenu sans avoir un emploi, et pour des fins de compensation…

Making 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 a “Section A” claim. More than 95% of these…

How is insurance compensation paid?

After you have successfully made a claim against an at-fault driver, the insurance company will pay you a settlement. The insurance company has the right to pay your injury claim as a one-time payment (lump sum). This payment includes compensation for things that will happen in the future (i.e. future pain and suffering, future expenses,…

Comment un règlement d’assurance est-il payé?

Après avoir réussi une réclamation d’assurance envers un conducteur fautif, sa compagnie d’assurances vous paiera un règlement. La compagnie d’assurances peut choisir de vous payer en versement unique. Ce paiement inclura une compensation pour des choses qui surviendront dans l’avenir, telles que des dépenses médicales récurrentes ou une perte de revenu futur. Ceci veut dire…

Deadline to make an insurance claim

Although it can take months for accident injuries to become fully apparent, each province has a deadline for submitting an insurance claim or filing a lawsuit. There may be several different deadlines that apply to your case, but here are the three most common ones: Application for accident benefits – 1 month from date of…

Date limite pour faire une réclamation d’assurance

Malgré qu’il puisse prendre des mois suite à un accident pour qu’une blessure se manifeste, chaque province a une date d’échéance pour soumettre une réclamation ou actionner l’assureur. Il pourrait y avoir plusieurs dates qui s’appliquent à votre cause, mais voici les trois dates principales à retenir : Demande d’indemnités – 1 mois après l’accident…

Can a Friend or Family Member Make an Insurance Claim

Dealing with an insurance claim can be difficult and stressful, and often times a loved one offers to help with the process and be a kind of proxy for the victim. There are several ways in which a friend or family member can contribute. After the accident victim has applied for benefits, the insurance company…

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