Do You Know the 15 Things To Do At An Accident Scene?
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Do You Know the 15 Things To Do At An Accident Scene?

This article outlines the critical steps to take at the scene of an accident that are paramount for your safety and the well-being of others involved.

Major Sections in the Standard Automobile Insurance Policy
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Major Sections in the Standard Automobile Insurance Policy

In New Brunswick, the Financial and Consumer Services Commission has approved a Standard Automobile Insurance Policy. This means that every insured vehicle in New Brunswick has, at the very least, the same minimum coverage. There are 5 major sections in the Standard Automobile Insurance Policy. Learn more in this article.

How to make an Insurance Claim against an at-fault driver?

How to make an Insurance Claim against an at-fault driver?

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you may have the right to make a personal injury claim. A claim against the at-fault driver is usually paid by his or her insurance company. This type of claim is known as “Section A” claims. More than 95% of these claims are…

How to prepare for Oral Discovery

How to prepare for Oral Discovery

If you suffered personal injuries following a motor vehicle accident, made a claim and received a date for your Oral Discovery (or Examination for Discovery), you probably have some questions. In this article, we are giving you some general information regarding the Oral Discovery. Of course, it is in your best interests to consult with…

How is causation determined in a case?
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How is causation determined in a case?

In order to hold a valid case, an individual filing a personal injury claim against another individual must not be at fault. With that being said, personal injury lawyers use what they call causation in order to determine who was negligent in the situation being – causation is the chain of events leading up to…

What happens if the person I got in an accident with doesn’t have insurance coverage?
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What happens if the person I got in an accident with doesn’t have insurance coverage?

If you’ve had the misfortune of being in a car accident or know someone who has been involved in one, you may know to what extent insurance coverages come into play when determining the compensation each party involved will receive. You may not know, however, that insurance companies tag onto automobile policies a coverage called…

What Are Compensatory Damages?
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What Are Compensatory Damages?

When someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident, there are certain procedures in place in order to insure their well-being. In the event of an accident, we call the compensation offered to the victim compensatory damages. In fact, this type of compensation is meant to place the victim of a motor vehicle accident in…

Insurance: the difference between PLPD and comprehensive coverages

Insurance: the difference between PLPD and comprehensive coverages

Every car insurance policy written in the maritimes is obliged to, by law, cover a minimum amount of coverage and benefits. Every vehicle owner is minimally insured with what we commonly refer to as PLPD. These minimum benefits apply to all motor vehicles, whether it be an automobile, a motorcycle, a truck, a snowmobile or…

Tips for getting the best Injury Claim Settlement

Tips for getting the best Injury Claim Settlement

When you’re in the process of seeking compensation for the injuries you suffered following a motor vehicle accident, you are entering into an extended negotiation process with the insurance company. You will be dealing with an insurance adjuster whose job is to settle claims for as little cost to the insurance company as possible. Here…

What can you claim after a motor vehicle accident?

What can you claim after a motor vehicle accident?

  If you have been injured because of someone else’s carelessness or recklessness, you may have the right to make a personal injury claim. The goal of compensation is that you are supposed to be no worse off than if the injury or accident never happened. It should restore what you have lost, or offset…

Making an Insurance Claim after a Snowmobile or ATV Accident

Snowmobiles and ATVs in NB, NS and PEI are considered motor vehicles and must be insured, which means you have access to the same benefits that you have with a car or motorcycle. Among other things, you are guaranteed protection against a claim from another person, as well as access to medical benefits if you…

Faire une réclamation envers un conducteur fautif

Si vous avez été blessé à cause de l’imprudence ou du manque de diligence de quelqu’un, vous pourriez avoir le droit de déposer une réclamation de dommage à la personne. Une réclamation contre un conducteur fautif est habituellement payée par sa compagnie d’assurances et relève du chapitre A. Plus de 95% de ces causes sont…

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