Food Poisoning and Personal Injury Claims

Food Poisoning and Personal Injury Claims

Food poisoning is unfortunately common, with approximately 1 in 8 people in Canada getting sick each year due to contaminated food. Food-borne illnesses can lead to a variety of severe symptoms, some of which can even be life threatening. In light of the recent E. Coli outbreak in Calgary, this blog will look at when a bout of food poisoning can lead to a potential personal injury claim.

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Steps To Take When You Get Into A Car Accident

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How can I protect my legal rights at the scene of a car accident?

With the cool fall weather approaching and traffic on the roads increasing as many of us head back to school and work, it’s possible to see an increase in the number of car accidents on the road as people adjust to changing conditions.

While none of us wish to be involved in a car accident, it is helpful to review what steps we should be taking at the scene of an accident to maintain our legal rights.

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Will my personal injury settlement have any impact on my AISH benefits?

AISH Payments and Car Accidents

Navigating the recovery process after being injured in an accident can be daunting on its own, and you may have additional considerations if you are also receiving AISH benefits. It is important to know and consider how a personal injury pay out can affect your financial situation if you are receiving AISH.

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What happens to my existing personal injury claim if I get into another car accident?

Personal Injury claim and multiple car accidents

After being injured in a car accident, a lawyer can help guide you through the process of putting forward a claim to compensate you for the injuries you sustained in that accident. But what happens if you get into another accident before you are able to settle the claim for your first accident? This blog will look at the options that you have if you find yourself in this common situation.

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What Happens If I Am Injured While Riding Public Transportation

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ETS: What happens if I am in an accident on public transport?

Public transportation is a popular mode of commute in Edmonton, and with it like any other mode of transportation, comes the risk of an accident. In Edmonton, the public transportation is called ETS (Edmonton Transit Services), and the subway is called LRT (Light Rail Transit). The ETS provides public transportation all over Edmonton and even connecting to some of the suburbs like St Albert and Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan. The ETS even has a route to the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Continue reading “What Happens If I Am Injured While Riding Public Transportation”