Making a Claim Under the Nova Scotia Facility Association
There are times when people are injured in a car accident, through no fault of their own, only to discover the driver responsible for the accident was/is not covered by a valid insurance policy. In certain cases, injured persons would be able to make a claim through Section D of their own insurance policy for […]
What You Need to Prove in a Medical Malpractice Case
Doctors and nurses in Nova Scotia make mistakes. After all, they are only human. Fortunately, many of those mistakes don’t result in serious harm to the patient. But sometimes serious harms and injuries result from these medical errors. Where a patient is left in a worse state of health after being treated by a doctor […]
Insurance Information After a Bike Accident Injury
With the summer season in full swing, many Nova Scotians are riding their bikes to get from “point A” to “point B”. Unfortunately, too manycar drivers don’t pay close enough attention to such cyclists and, as any experienced injury lawyer will tell you, accidents are sadly all too common. If you or a loved one […]
Immediate Steps to Take After a Car Accident
An accident can happen to anyone, especially in high-traffic areas like downtown Halifax. Knowing the immediate steps after a car accident in Nova Scotia can restore a sense of power and strengthen your claim.Emotions can be strong after a car accident, but try to stay calm. Your early actions can impact your recovery and your […]
Can LTD Insurers Deduct CPP Benefits From Your Payments?
As Nova Scotia disability insurance lawyers, this is a question we hear very frequently. The short answer of whether CPP benefits are deducted from LTD benefits is: “yes, probably”. The vast majority of the time, your LTD insurer will reduce your monthly payment by the amount you receive in CPP (sometimes even by the amount […]
Understanding the Burden of Proof in Personal Injury Cases
In any legal case, the “burden of proof” (also known as the “standard” or “onus” of proof) is the level of proof required for the person bringing the case forward to prove the liability of the defendant. Making allegations does not in itself prove a case. Cases must be proved through the presentation of evidence […]
10 Biggest Myths About Traumatic Brain Injuries
For a variety of reasons, there is a lot of misunderstanding about brain injuries and their effects on someone’s life. Unfortunately, many doctors who don’t specialize in this area are also under misconceptions which can lead to even more confusion or worry among patients struggling with such injuries. The misunderstanding comes from the fact that […]
What Is Subrogation and Why Does It Matter?
Car accidents can result in more than just the injured person suffering a loss. The law of subrogation allows non-injured parties to recover their losses through the injured person’s claim for damages. While this can be confusing to understand, it has great importance to you when it comes time to negotiate a settlement of your […]
Nova Scotia Court Ruling on Contributory Negligence
A recent decision out of Halifax has affirmed the contributory negligence status quo in car accident, and personal injury cases. In Perrin v. Blake, 2016 NSSC 88, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled that a contributory negligent plaintiff cannot recover 100% of his or her losses, notwithstanding that there may be two or more defendants […]