Contacting a Lawyer It is important to contact a personal injury lawyer after a car accident, ideally in the week or two following the accident. An experienced car accident lawyer can help you navigate the different insurance claims that arise...
Individuals who are injured in a motor vehicle accident, and are under the age of 19 are considered minors in New Brunswick. If a minor is injured in a motor vehicle accident, they can still bring a personal injury claim....
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming. You may be injured as a result of the accident or have passengers in the vehicle who have been injured. You may be concerned about the damage to your vehicle...
There is a lot of misinformation floating around about ‘the cap’ for minor injuries in New Brunswick. We often have new clients who have heard inaccurate things about the cap and what it might mean for their claim. Here are...
If you own a motor vehicle in New Brunswick, you are required by law to have insurance. All motor vehicle insurance in New Brunswick has certain mandatory coverage and includes four standard policies: Sections A, B, C, and D. If...
It is normal to feel overwhelmed after being injured in a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall incident. Attending the medical and therapy appointments necessary to rehabilitate your injuries can be time consuming. You may be faced with...
Limitation periods set a time limit or deadline for bringing a claim. In New Brunswick, the Limitation of Actions Act SNB 2009, c L-8.5, sets a general limitation period for bringing a claim. Claims are barred after the earlier of...
If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall incident, in New Brunswick, you may be entitled to compensation. To be successful in a claim for these types of actions, you must be able...
1. Assess whether ambulance and/or police should be called Assess whether it is appropriate to call the police, an ambulance, or both to the scene of the accident. If anyone is seriously injured, call an ambulance immediately so the paramedics...
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