Every year, thousands of collisions occur on New Brunswick roads. Many of these collisions are the direct result of traffic law violations. As a personal injury lawyer who has represented injured New Brunswickers for years, I’ve seen firsthand how a...
FREDERICTON, NB: Melanson Law is a personal injury firm serving New Brunswick and the surrounding area. Today, it has announced two new changes to its firm: The hiring of a new articling student and a contract signed with Supio for...
When someone is injured due to another party’s negligence, they often hesitate to take legal action because of widespread misconceptions about the process. These misconceptions can prevent accident victims from pursuing the compensation they are legally entitled to receive. Whether...
If you’ve been injured in a car accident or other personal injury incident in New Brunswick, it’s likely that the Defendant’s insurance company will contact you very quickly. While the conversation may seem informal or helpful, it’s important to remember...
FREDERICTON, NB: Jessica Melanson, a lawyer with Melanson Law, co-chaired a Canadian Bar Association (CBA) conference that was held in Fredericton. The conference took place on September 26, 2025; it was co-chaired by Melanson, George A. McAllister, K.C., and Mitchell...
When someone is injured or wronged, they want justice against the at-fault party. In Canada, the justice system consists of two systems of law: Criminal and civil. These systems serve different purposes, follow different procedures, and have different outcomes....
Understanding The 50/50 Fault Myth There is a prevalent myth that fault is always apportioned 50/50 when a motor vehicle accident happens in a parking lot. This is simply not true. In New Brunswick, similar fault determination rules apply whether...
FREDERICTON, N.B.: Melanson Law, a Fredericton law firm serving all of New Brunswick, has received three 5-Star reviews on Google from its clients in July. The reviewers made several comments about the firm. One reviewer stated that: “Brent, Jessica,...
What Is Discovery? Discovery is an important part of the process for a personal injury case. It provides the information and documents necessary for both sides to fully assess the claim. Discovery essentially refers to the part of the legal...
In personal injury cases, the strength of a claim often hinges on the quality of evidence presented. Among the most critical elements are medical evidence and the opinion of expert witnesses. These two components hold the most weight in establishing...
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