Auto insurance is vital in owning a vehicle, providing vehicle owners with financial protection and peace of mind. However, there are some instances where insurance companies may be able to void or deny your insurance policy, leaving you on the hook for possibly hundreds if not thousands of dollars. It’s important for vehicle owners to know of these circumstances, to avoid ending up having their claim denied. We will explore some of these situations that could lead to your insurance coverage being voided.
Some Driving Mistakes Can Have Criminal Consequences
Criminal Law: Overview of Traffic-Related Offences
Civil Law versus Criminal Law Most traffic activity in the province is regulated in the civil realm through the Traffic Safety Act, including such things as:
· distracted driving,
· careless driving,
· speeding,
· and more
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Changes to Canada’s Sex Offender Registry
If you are found guilty of committing a sex offence in Canada, you are likely to land in the National Sex Offender Registry. For the first time since 2011, the Federal government has introduced significant changes to how the registry operates. This is largely since in October 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada declared two parts of the Criminal Code of Canada unconstitutional. These two provisions dealt with Canada’s National Sex Offenders Registry. The court gave the federal government one year to update the law or have the registry become inoperable. The two parts of the Criminal Code that were found to be unconstitutional were:
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SOBER OR IMPAIRED: EVEN IF YOU ARE INNOCENT, YOU CAN STILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE UNDER THE NEW IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS.
The new Federal and Provincial impaired driving laws give the police broad powers. Continue reading “SOBER OR IMPAIRED: EVEN IF YOU ARE INNOCENT, YOU CAN STILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE UNDER THE NEW IMPAIRED DRIVING LAWS.”
New Legal Principal On The Connection Between Intoxication And Violence
Supreme Court acquits man high on drugs who violently attacked a stranger
In R v Brown, The Supreme Court of Canada recently acquitted a man who broke into a stranger’s house and assaulted the stranger. Continue reading “New Legal Principal On The Connection Between Intoxication And Violence”
6 Forms Insurance Companies Use to Assess Your Injuries: Ensure Your Injuries Are Fully Documented
Form AB-1 Notice of Loss and Proof of Claim
Form AB-1 needs to be completed by you and sent to your insurance company within 10 business days of the accident. Continue reading “6 Forms Insurance Companies Use to Assess Your Injuries: Ensure Your Injuries Are Fully Documented”