Personal Injury Lawyers in Edmonton
Edmonton personal injury lawyer FAQ articles written by expert lawyers. Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) are all about personal injury claims in Alberta Are you in need of a personal injury lawyer in Edmonton? Contact us at Moustarah & Company for more information
Developing an ongoing relationship with your doctor is invaluable, especially during your recovery from an accident. However, finding a family physician has become increasingly difficult for Albertans in recent years, and doctors accepting new patient are almost unheard of. Not having a regular doctor is the norm, and this has led many people to seek primary care from Medicentres and walk-in clinics.
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Seatbelts are essential. For most of us, tying our seatbelts as soon as we sit down in a car is as second nature as breathing – we almost don’t notice that we even do it.
The reason for this is simple: our Canadian society has widely accepted that wearing a seatbelt helps keep us safe while we ride in a car as a driver or a passenger, because it can entirely prevent, or significantly reduce, any injuries we may have if we were in a car accident.
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If you are getting divorced, you may be curious as to whether or not your ex-spouse is entitled to any or possibly all of your personal injury settlement. The answer is not a simple yes or no, and it is important to understand that there are many considerations that the law takes into account when making the decision.
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Whiplash injuries usually happen because of the sudden back-and-forth motion of the head, arising due to car accidents, high-impact incidents or sports collisions. The unexpected impact results in a violent forward and backward head motion that strains the neck’s muscles, ligaments and tendons. Suffering a whiplash injury can be both painful and overwhelming. Symptoms typically emerge within 24 hours and include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, fatigue and in some cases, even cognitive issues. When facing such an injury, knowing how the liability is ascertained and the type of evidence required to prove a whiplash injury is crucial. In this article, we shall have a look into these aspects.
Slip and falls happen without warning, yet it may not be obvious what to do when they occur. Amidst the shock and potential injuries, taking out your phone to take pictures may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, pictures taken after a fall can become your best friend if you need to make a personal injury claim. This includes taking pictures of any hazards at the scene, such as patches of ice or liquid spills, and of any visible injuries you may have suffered. Here are some of the reasons why taking pictures after a slip and fall is of utmost importance:
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An IME is also called an Independent Medical Examination. An IME is a medical examination that is done on you, by a doctor who has never treated you before. Continue reading “I’VE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO GO TO AN IME. WHAT IS IT AND DO I HAVE TO ATTEND…”