Understanding Contributory Negligence in Car Accidents
After a car accident in Nova Scotia, fault is not always straightforward. Even if you believe the other driver was fully responsible, their insurance company may argue that you share some responsibility. This is known as contributory negligence. It can reduce your compensation if they show that your actions contributed to the collision or your […]
What if You Borrow a Car and Get Into an Accident?
Car insurance typically follows the vehicle, not the driver. This means that if you lend your car to someone else and they get into an accident, your insurance company would likely be responsible for paying the claim. However, several factors come into play when determining whose car insurance applies if someone gets in a car […]
Will My Personal Injury Claim Go to Court?
In the unfortunate event that you have suffered an injury from a car accident, you are most likely dealing with a lot of stressful questions. Many people have never been involved with the personal injury claims process and are unsure of what to expect. A common question our law firm gets from people looking to […]
The Minor Injury Cap in Nova Scotia Explained
Under the Nova Scotia Insurance Act, the legal definition of a minor injury is a “sprain, strain or whiplash-associated disorder”. These types of injuries are often referred to as “soft tissue injuries”. Minor injuries can sometimes lead to a serious impairment depending on how severe they are or you do not receive the proper medical […]
Social Media After a Car Accident: What You Should Know
You are most likely familiar with social media in its various forms — Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, to name the most notable few. Posting about our daily lives, the trips we take, even the food we eat has become second nature. We have become so accustomed to sharing every detail of our lives with our […]
Pedestrian Car Accident Injuries in Nova Scotia
Various police statistics report that pedestrians account for more than half of all deaths on city-controlled roads across Canada. Despite the increase in jaywalking fines and installment of advanced pedestrian lights in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), pedestrian car accidents have continued to increase since 2015. According to the Motor Vehicle Act, a pedestrian is […]
Understanding Concussions and Their Lasting Effects
A concussion is defined as a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Violently shaking of the head and upper body also can cause concussions. This type of […]
What to Do After a Car Accident in Nova Scotia
People typically associate driving a car with going to work, running errands, dropping the kids off at school, or taking a much-needed vacation. However, driving is one of the most dangerous activities that millions of people do on a daily basis. According to a report from the Canadian Transportation Safety Board, there were 160,000 accidents […]
Car Accidents in Inclement Weather and Poor Visibility
Inclement weather and poor visibility are some of the most common and dangerous hazards drivers encounter on the road in Nova Scotia. Extreme weather conditions pose risks to every driver, compromising traction, decreasing vision, reducing the ability to stop and steer, and seriously increasing the chance of a collision. The most dangerous hazards on Nova […]