The devastating experience of losing a loved one as a result of an accident takes an enormous emotional toll. At such a time, sorting out what steps to take next may seem like an overwhelming task. You may be entitled to compensation if you file a wrongful death claim. How will you know? Nothing can … Wrongful Death Claims in Alberta Read More ..read more

Understanding the role of an insurance adjuster is vital to receiving the compensation you deserve for your claim. If you have a claim for an injury from a motor vehicle accident, your first point of contact is generally an insurance adjuster. The adjuster’s job is to collect details from you, the claimant or insured party, … How to Deal with Insurance Adjusters Read More ..read more

Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law Seatbelts are a standard safety feature in all vehicles on the roads today. We all know their importance in preventing severe injuries. In Alberta, wearing seatbelts is also the law. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident and were not wearing your seatbelt at the time, you are … Injury Claim Compensation When Not Wearing a Seatbelt Read More ..read more

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D’Andrea v Economical Mutual Insurance Company, 2022 ABCA 337 An SEF 44 is a separate contract rider on your own insurance policy, also known as an SEF 44 Family Protection Endorsement. If the Defendant is uninsured, or underinsured or unknown, then the SEF 44 rider on your own insurance policy may cover you (and other … To Stop a Thief – What Could Go Wrong? Read More ..read more

Section 581 of Insurance Act, RSA 2000, c I-3 permits a person injured in a motor vehicle accident to obtain an advance on settlement funds. The section works in conjunction with Section 5.6 (3) of the Fair Practices Regulation, Alta Reg 128/2001. The relevant portions of this legislation read: Section 581: (1) When an insurer makes … A Summary of the Law on Section 581 Advances Read More ..read more

Choosing the right Alberta injury lawyer can be difficult. New injury law firms are continuously entering the Alberta market, advertising many years of experience practicing injury law. But does the lawyer or firm actually have much experience practicing injury law in Alberta?  Or does the injury lawyer work from a  “satellite office” somewhere in Alberta, where the … Choosing an Alberta Injury Lawyer Read More ..read more

Today, I want to discuss how you can benefit from your lawyer’s experience. Many law firms advertise years of combined experience of several lawyers as a benefit to potential clients. Just try an online search for “Edmonton injury lawyer” and you’ll see what I mean. Some law firms will have more than one lawyer working … Benefitting from Your Lawyer’s Experience Read More ..read more

Today I want to write about the recent amendment to the Minor Injury Regulation (MIR). The MIR was implemented in October 1, 2004. It is commonly referred to as a “cap” on the amount of money you can receive for pain and suffering for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The Courts have interpreted the MIR since 2004 and … Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, Psychological Injury, and the Minor Injury Regulation Read More ..read more

Joseph A. Nagy Injury Law welcomes Edmonton injury lawyer Howard K. Poon to the firm as an associate. Howard K. Poon is a very experienced Edmonton injury lawyer and a fierce advocate for his clients. During his more than 25 years at the bar practicing both criminal and personal injury law in Edmonton, Howard has handled … Welcome Edmonton Injury Lawyer Howard K. Poon Read More ..read more