I’m often asked how much is the person’s claim worth when they first meet with me. Generally anyone that will tell you what your claim is worth on the first meeting is inexperienced or ill-informed (or both). The reason for this is that your family doctor will be unwilling to give a prognosis (i.e. an […] The post How Much is an Injury Claim Worth? appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

Condominium purchasers ought to satisfy themselves that the condominium they are about to purchase is not soon to be the subject of a Special Assessment cash call. Condominiums are directed by a Board of Directors and managed, most often, by a professional manager. The Board has a duty to ensure that the condominium’s property is […] The post Check for Special Resolutions Prior to Condo Purchases appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

Have you noticed your car insurance rates have gone up? But that’s not all, The UCP government in late 2020 brought in significant legal changes to how car accidents will be dealt with in Alberta (Bill 41). Here are some of the key highlights (lowlights) assuming that all are brought into force are as follows […] The post What You Need To Know About Alberta’s Car Insurance Changes appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

Car accidents can often result in trauma to the head as the forces of the collision move your head forward and then backwards into the seat headrest. Although we commonly refer to these injuries as a ‘concussion’, they are more technically a ‘traumatic brain injury’. Obviously this is something that can be quite serious and […] The post Concussions – What to Know After Brain Injuries appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

When you are injured it’s imperative to have representation who will protect YOU. If you’ve ever been in a car accident, it is common to be immediately disoriented and in ‘shock’. The problem is that you are often in a poor position to determine whether it is simply ‘shock’ or something more serious. You don’t […] The post What to do After You Suffer Head Injuries in a Car Accident appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

For more important information on this topic visit Brian’s law firm page to learn about WAD 1, 2, and 3. We often hear about ‘whiplash’ as being described as level ‘1’ or level ‘2’, but what do these mean? In Alberta, if you have been in a car accident, you may end up suffering neck […] The post What is ‘Whiplash 1 or 2 ?’ as described in the Minor Injury Regulation (the Cap)? appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

If you’ve been in a car accident, you are entitled to certain insurance benefits from your own insurer, regardless of who was at fault. These benefits are often called ‘Section B benefits’. They are called that because by law every car insurance policy in Alberta has to have these benefits and they are always in […] The post Alberta Section B Benefits – Do I only get 21 treatments? appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

It is very rare that personal injury claims go to court. This is the case regardless of whether the claim is for injuries from a car accident or a slip and fall accident. In my experience, less than ½ of 1% of claims end up in a trial. Having said that, it is very important […] The post Personal Injury Claim to Court? appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

I often receive calls, emails and letters from clients who ask, after taking possession of their “new” home, who will pay to repair defects that they have found. Just the other day a client called to tell me that the floor tiles in the main bathroom appeared to be loose. He wanted the Vendor to […] The post Who Pays for Repairs and Defects in ‘New’ Homes? Caveat Emptor or Buyer Beware appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more

Contingency Fee Agreements If you have been in a car or slip and fall accident, the last thing you want to deal with is legal fees for bringing a claim. Fortunately, most personal injury lawyers will take on your claim on a ‘contingent’ basis. What that means is that you won’t have to pay anything […] The post How Much Should I Pay for an Injury Lawyer? appeared first on Taylor Conway - An Association of Independent Lawyers ..read more