Award-Winning Injury Law for Red Deer with James H. Brown and Associates
Serious injuries can cause serious physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Accident victims and their overwhelmed families often struggle to plan their next move after an accident. Everybody wants the best care, support, and legal advice available, but when your life has been turned upside down, it can be tough to even know what “the best” […]
Why James H. Brown and Associates is Edmonton’s Choice for Injury Law
Serious injuries can be overwhelming. Far too often, accident victims and their families struggle to plan their next move after their lives have been turned upside down. Everybody wants the “best” care available for every part of their recovery, but it can be tough even to know what that looks like in the moment! There […]
What You Should Know About Demerit Points in Alberta
What are Demerit Points? Demerit points are applied against your driving records if you are convicted of a driving offence. Your licence may be suspended if you accumulate too many demerit points. For a list of the demerit points for driving offences, refer to Alberta’s Demerit Point Program and Service of Documents Regulation, AR 331/2002, […]
What is a Structured Settlement? and What Does It Mean For Your Personal Injury Case?
A structured settlement is a common tool used in personal injury law. When you reach the end of your personal injury case and win you will end up with a settlement. That is a certain amount of money intended to compensate you for your injuries and their long-term effects on you going forward. While it’s […]
Calculating Car Accident Settlements with James H. Brown and Associates
After sustaining injuries in a car accident, the most important thing should be your health and wellbeing. Once the dust settles, however, many accident victims rightfully want to know how much compensation they can receive to cover their damages. Unfortunately, calculating your car accident settlement is rarely a simple process. While straightforward cases may be […]
Alberta Rules of the Road Regulations, What You Must Know
Alberta Rules of the Road is the shorthand term for the regulation known as Use of the Highway and Rules of the Road Regulation. When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident and want to pursue a lawsuit to compensate you for your injuries, generally you sue for something called “Negligence.” In simple terms, […]
What Are The Rules Around Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is a serious problem on Alberta roads. It claims more lives and leaves more people seriously injured each year. Most of these collisions are preventable had the driver been paying attention to the road. Most drivers are aware that tickets can be issued for distracted driving, but not all drivers are aware of […]
What Is Occupier’s Liability?
With summer around the corner, Albertans are welcoming each other into their homes, backyards, and businesses. Although this is an exciting time, hosts and business owners should be aware of their obligations when welcoming guests. When a guest enters your home or business, either by express or implied invitation, you are liable for their safety […]
Car Accident Injuries and Liability – The Things You Must Know
What is Liability? Liability is a legal concept relating to fault and responsibility. In the context of a car accident, the person who caused the accident is held liable. When someone is liable for causing personal injury, or damage to another’s property, they are legally obligated to remedy the loss and make the injured party […]
How Do Car Accident Settlement Payouts work in Alberta?
If you are considering pursuing a lawsuit for personal injury you have sustained in a car accident, you may have questions about what the end stage looks like. You are likely asking “how do car accident settlement payouts in Alberta work? In particular, you might be wondering what if anything I have to do to […]
