Alberta Auto Insurance: SPF-1 Explained
The SPF-1 is the standard form owners automobile insurance policy in Alberta. It is the same for anyone who holds it. The SPF-1 is broken down into three primary sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C. When you or a loved one gets into an accident, your life is thrown off-kilter. You have to […]
Best Accident Lawyer
As part of an ongoing series, we have asked different lawyers at James H. Brown and Associates what they think makes “the best accident lawyer”. “I need to find the best accident lawyer for my case,” is what goes through your mind after an accident. When you or a loved one are injured in an […]
What is Tort Law?
What is tort law? Simply put, a tort is a wrong. Technically speaking, a tort is a civil wrong causing the claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act (i.e., the wrong). Tort law provides a mechanism for people to seek compensation when they have […]
Alberta Soft Tissue Injury Settlement: What to Expect with James H. Brown and Associates
Even though many people consider them “minor,” soft tissue injuries can dramatically impact you and your family’s everyday life. While many are lucky enough to make quick and full recoveries, soft tissue injuries can sometimes result in permanent damage, chronic pain, or even disability. If you or a loved one have suffered soft tissue injuries […]
What Are Section B Benefits?
Motor vehicle accidents are stressful in and of themselves. When an accident causes injuries, the stress is compounded as accident victims require medical treatment but often do not have the means to pay. This is your auto insurance policy’s Section B benefits can help. In Alberta, injured parties are not responsible for costs associated with […]
Bill 41: What is Changing About Pre-Judgement Interest?
When you win a Personal Injury lawsuit, you will generally receive monetary damages. There are different types of damages or “heads” of damages, such as those to pay for pain and suffering or lost wages. In a Personal Injury Lawsuit, the successful party is usually entitled to have interest added to the money awarded by […]
Left-Turn Accidents – Who is to Blame?
Unsafe left turns are a frequent cause of motor vehicle accidents, they occur regularly and can result in significant injuries for those involved. Left-turn accidents are the subject of lots of public discussions. Making a left turn across oncoming traffic can be dangerous at times, though it is not true that any time a left […]
No-Fault Insurance: What Would It Mean For Albertans?
In some parts of Canada, provinces use a no-fault insurance system to determine how much accident victims are entitled to for their injuries. Today in Alberta, there has been talk of switching to a no-fault insurance system. If you’re unfamiliar with how insurance works, it can be confusing to figure out which system is better, […]
Fatal Accidents: What Happens Next?
“Our loved one lost their life in a motor vehicle accident, where do we go from here?” This is a question no one should ever have to ask; but unfortunately, fatal accidents occur, and family members of the deceased often don’t know where to turn. The precedent-setting team at James H. Brown and Associates has […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation in Alberta
Have you been told by a healthcare provider that you are suffering from a strain, sprain or whiplash associated disorder (WAD)? If so there are peculiarities to obtaining treatment through your section B insurer that you should be aware of. This situation is covered by the Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols Regulation a part of the […]
