What Happens if You’re in a Car Accident While at Work?
Whether you’re travelling to a client meeting or between job sites, any time you get behind the wheel, you run the risk of getting into a car accident. In most cases, the driver who is at fault for causing the accident is liable for any damages caused by the collision. However, determining liability becomes a […]
Section B Protocols: What You Need to Know
Navigating the system after an accident can be confusing, especially when you’re trying to access treatment through Section B. While Section B Benefits offer vital coverage, up to $50,000 for medical expenses, regardless of fault, it’s the Section B protocols that really determine how and when your treatment is approved. You need to understand these […]
Who Is at Fault After a Car Accidents in Snowstorms?
With the winter season comes black ice, heavy snowfall, and hazardous road conditions that can increase the risk of getting into a car accident. During the first 2020 snowfall on November 4, Halifax police say they responded to more than 80 calls. Multiple crashes were reported, including a nine-car pile-up in Clayton Park and collisions […]
Medical Marijuana After a Car Accident
Am I Entitled to Medical Marijuana After a Car Accident? In response to Canada’s progressive legislation for the legalization and regulation of cannabis use, medical marijuana is gaining recognition as a legitimate treatment option for individuals injured in car accidents. Medical marijuana is currently regulated by Health Canada under the Access to Cannabis for Medical […]
Important Questions to Ask a Car Accident Lawyer
When you or someone you know is injured in a car accident, you will need to make a lot of decisions quickly. Getting information from the other driver, recording details from the scene, filing a police report, getting medical treatment, and filing an insurance claim is only the beginning of the long road to recovery. […]
Car Accident Injury Claims: Legal Terms Explained
If you have been involved in a car accident, you may find yourself quickly sinking in a sea of auto insurance lingo and personal injury terms. It can all become overwhelming when you add this to the exhaustive claims process, making it difficult to determine what benefits you are entitled to and if you are […]
Valent Legal Named Best Law Firm 2021
Valent Legal is honoured to receive the prestigious recognition as “Best Law Firm 2021” by Best Lawyers magazine. The honour is the latest in a series of awards for the firm. Just last year, the publication also recognized Mike Dull as one of the top lawyers in Canada. How Best Lawyers Chooses Recognized Law Firms […]
Dealing With Another Person’s Car Insurance Company
Getting into a car accident can be a traumatic experience, even if no one is seriously injured. Not only are you dealing with the stress of assessing the damages to your vehicle, but you also have to go through the hassle of filing an insurance claim. Even though you have auto insurance to help cover […]
Limitation Periods for Car Accident Claims in Nova Scotia
A car accident can be a life-altering experience, especially if you get injured during the collision. In 2022, Nova Scotia reported over 70,000 motor vehicle accidents. In addition to the cost of vehicle repairs, victims may incur medical expenses, treatment costs, and lost wages as a result of their injuries. When you are recovering from […]