The Alberta Minor Injury Regulation (“MIR”) applies to injured victims of motor vehicle accidents in Alberta. MIR was created by the Alberta provincial government to restrict the amount that an injured victim of a motor vehicle crash could claim in a lawsuit if their injuries were “minor”. Minor injury is defined as: a sprain, a …
Trucking firms usually carry insurance that exceeds that of passenger cars. The main reason for this is the damage and injuries that can result from an extremely heavy commercial truck striking a passenger vehicle is catastrophic. Commercial trucks are extremely heavy. This weight means that the force resulting from a semi- truck striking anything is …
Limitation periods for lawsuits in Alberta are restricted by the Limitations Act of Alberta. In the case of truck accident claims, it is necessary that a lawsuit be filed within 2 years of the date of the crash. If a person fails to file a Statement of Claim in the Alberta Courts in that 2-year …
When are trucking companies legally responsible for driver misconduct? In all motor vehicle accident lawsuits, there are at least two possible defendants: The driver and the owner of the vehicle. In lawsuits involving commercial vehicles, the negligence of the owner of the trucks can often be greater than the driver of the truck. There are …
Goods and commodities are transported to people and industry in Alberta by commercial vehicles. These commercial vehicles require a special set of skills and trained operators to be driven safely. The Alberta government regulates both the operators and the trucks themselves to ensure the safety of Albertans that share the roads with these large commercial …
It is fairly straightforward in a rear-end motor vehicle accident (MVA) to determine who is liable (at-fault) for the MVA, typically the one hitting you from behind. However, when there are more complex multi-vehicle MVAs, it can sometimes be difficult to determine who bears the fault for causing the accident. Conflicting witness statements or inclement …
A hit-and-run motor vehicle accident can often leave victims in shock and uncertain about their next steps. They can range from small bumps in a parking lot to extremely serious crashes, but they have one thing in common: a driver causing an accident and fleeing the scene without providing contact information. Understanding the nuances and …
A motor vehicle accident can negatively affect more than your health and well-being; it can also affect your insurance premiums and might even leave you with a criminal record. Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act is the legislation that governs most driving-related offences in the province. Other laws and regulations, such as the federal Criminal Code and …
