Four Common Causes of Summer Time Accidents
Summer road trip season is upon us, and it is a great time to hit the highway with friends and family. In this post, we explain 4 common reasons motor vehicle accidents happen at this time of year, so you...
Five Common Mistakes Made By Accident Injury Victims
Have you recently been involved in a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault? In this post, we explain 5 common mistakes made by accident injury victims after a collision. Assuming Injuries Are “Minor” Being involved in an accident...
Five “Top of Mind” Tips For Concussion Injury Victims
Have you recently suffered a concussion, due to someone else’s fault? In this post, we explore 5 things to keep in mind when dealing with a traumatic head injury. Seek Medical Advice Unlike a visibly broken leg or dislocated joint,...
Six Things You Need To Know About Wrongful Death Claims
Have you lost a family member in a motor vehicle accident or because of faulty medical care? In this post, we explain 6 things you need to know about wrongful death claims in Alberta. Not all family members are entitled...
Five Actions To Take When You Get Into A Motor Vehicle Accident
Did you recently get into an accident? In this post, we explain 5 actions you can take to obtain benefits if you were involved in a motor vehicle accident. 1. Collect Information at the Scene of the Accident The scene of...
A New Role For “Wearables”
Guest Author: Danielle Bouchard, 1L Summer Student With “fit as the new skinny” and apps for documenting every aspect of our lives, it is no surprise that personal fitness devices have become a booming industry for tech developers. Affectionately referred...
Concussion
Concussion, the latest movie by actor Will Smith, opened in theatres across North America over the recent holiday season, and has stirred up plenty of discussion about head injuries. The story behind the movie focuses on the research of Dr. Bennet...
2016 Maximum Minor Injury Amount Announced
Mark Prefontaine, Alberta’s Superintendent of Insurance, has announced the 2016 adjustment to the maximum minory injury amount (also known as “the minor injury cap”), increasing it to $4,956, up 1.3 percent from the 2015 maximum. If you have sustained a soft...
Cynthia Carels interviewed by Global Edmonton
Global News Edmonton, "Time to get rid of backyard trampolines?"
A group from the Stollery Emergency Department is calling for change and wants the trampoline in your backyard gone.
Back to School Zones: The Duty of Care we Owe to Excited, Distracted Children
Author: Steve Hughes, Articling Student Whether it’s part of a daily routine, or the occasional emergency run, many parents have experienced the joy of dropping their children off at school. While the task seems simple enough in principle, many of...
