Blog | Page 3 of 12 | EBAB Personal Injury Lawyer

What Factors Determine Who Is At Fault In Cycling Accident?

The legal system usually judges a defendant to be innocent, until evidence proves otherwise. That approach does not apply to cases in which a motorist has hit a driver. In such cases, the law calls for utilization of a procedure known as reverse onus. According to that procedure, a personal injury lawyer in Lloydminster and Okotoks knows that the motorist should be assumed negligent unless he or she can prove that other factors played a part in creating an accident-prone situation. Some of those factors relate to the behavior exhibited by the rider on the bicycle. …

September 16, 2019Blog AuthorPedestrian Accident

The Role of PTSD In A Personal Injury Case

Exposure to trauma can cause the affected person to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Those suffering with PTSD can display a variety of symptoms, including depression, drug and alcohol abuse, harboring of suicidal thoughts and physical health problems. …

September 6, 2019Blog AuthorPersonal Injury FAQ's

Rules On Reporting An Accident In Alberta

No accident should become the object of a cover-up operation. Accidents ought to be reported. Alberta has certain rules, regarding the reporting of an accidental occurrence, one that has taken place on a street or a highway. …

August 7, 2019Blog AuthorPedestrian Accident

Issues of Concern During A Personal Injury Lawsuit In Alberta

Some members of the public might think that any resident of Alberta that has become involved in a personal injury lawsuit has good reason to ask this question: When will the trial start? Yet a lawsuit does not need to lead to the holding of a trial. In fact, few such lawsuits ever lead to a trial in one of Alberta’s courtrooms. …

July 31, 2019Blog AuthorPersonal Injury FAQ's

Actions To Take If You Get Injured While Using Public Transit

Bus companies would like each rider to stay seated for as long as possible and stand up in the transit vehicle only after it has come to a stop. Yet the pattern for boarding and exiting from a bus makes such behavior almost impossible. …

July 22, 2019Blog AuthorPedestrian Accident

A Close Look At The Meaning of Distracted Driving

The instructors in drivers’ education classes have long made a point of highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving. Now survey results indicate that students in those same classes should also hear about the dangers associated with distracted driving. …

July 8, 2019Blog AuthorPersonal Injury FAQ's

Will Some Aspects of Your Personal Injury Case Have The Biggest Impact On Your Settlement?

While every personal injury case is surrounded by unique circumstances, there are still some general guidelines which can be used to estimate the value of a case. This is because certain factors are known to either decrease or increase the overall value and thus impact the height of the settlement that is ultimately paid out to the plaintiff. By comparing the factors and facts listed below to your own real-world case, you will be able to get an idea of what you can expect of the compensation you will receive some time in the future. Having a lawyer will help to wrap up the settlement process faster. …

May 31, 2019Blog AuthorTraumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury

What Is The Purpose And Need of Punitive Damages In A Claim For Compensation?

While there are a lot of people who have heard the term punitive damages before, either through TV, radio, or the news, they are actually quite rare when we are talking about personal injury cases. This is because the purpose of punitive damages is not to compensate the plaintiff, but rather to punish the defendant. Thus, in order for punitive damages to be awarded, the defendant must have done something exceptionally cruel, reckless, or otherwise bad enough to deserve punishment. But more of that below.…

May 27, 2019Blog AuthorPersonal Injury FAQ's

Who Is Responsible For Clearing Public Sidewalks From Snow?

It has been a harsh winter filled with heavy snowfalls. As a result, public sidewalks have been in dire need of shoveling and sanding in order to avoid hazardous conditions for all citizens. Depending on where your residence is located, the laws in Alberta will differ in regards to who is responsible for clearing these sidewalks. …

May 7, 2019Blog AuthorPersonal Injury FAQ's

Reporting A Vehicular Accident To Alberta Law Enforcement

Motor vehicle accidents happen daily throughout Alberta Province. Many motorists will have numerous questions about their accident when seeking legal advice. Motor vehicle accidents must always be reported to Alberta Law Enforcement whenever there are people injured and the damage to any vehicle exceeds $2,000. There are two ways that you can report an accident. Calling 911 is the first and filing a collision report at your local law enforcement district office is the second.…

May 3, 2019Blog AuthorMotor Vehicle Accident