You may have heard the term “Pre-judgment Interest” during negotiations and the exchange of offers in your case. Pre-judgment interest is the interest awarded on non-pecuniary damages to recognize what you could have done with the money if it had been paid to you at the time your injury arose, on the date of the …
Pre-Judgment Interest in Action: Jackson V. Cooper, 2022 ABKB 609 Read More »
Recovery after an injury takes time and is different for each person. Before settling your case, it is important that you have reached maximum recovery from your injuries and assess any long-term impacts of your injuries on your activities and ability to work. Speaking with our Accident Injury Lawyers at James H. Brown & Associates …
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident navigating the insurance regime for the province of Alberta can be an intimidating prospect for most people. You may already understand that it is typically a good idea to consult an injury lawyer. Still, without any context, you may wonder what it is that your injury …
September 16, 2022 — We are pleased to announce that James H. Brown & Associates injury lawyer Richard J. Mallett was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Class Action Litigation. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honoured as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers …
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When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident often, and especially when this has never happened to you before, people will wonder what they should be doing. Most people know that you should collect the other driver’s insurance information, and take a picture of their license but where it starts to get more confusing …
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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 …
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Car accident injury compensation or the amount of compensation you will receive if you are injured in a car accident is highly dependent on the severity of your injuries and the impact on your ability to work. Calculating damages, in other words, determining the amount of money you will receive for the losses you have …
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 …
To sue for injuries in the most basic sense, suing, or threatening to sue, is how injured parties obtain compensation. When injured in a motor vehicle accident in Edmonton, the injured party sues the responsible party (also known as the defendant) under the law of negligence. If you are interested in learning more about negligence …
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 …
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