Understanding Alberta Tenants in Common

Are you planning on investing in a real estate property in Alberta? If you want to buy a property with two or more people, you can do so as a joint tenancy or a tenancy in common.  Both forms of ownership set you up as co-owners, meaning you have equal rights and obligations over the … Continue reading Understanding Alberta Tenants in Common

Understanding Land Title Registrations

Image from Pexels   Alberta is well-known for its real estate industry. As of 26 October 2022, the average price of real estate in the province was $1,114,341. With that hefty price tag, land title registrations are a necessary real estate process. Understanding how they work is essential for anyone who wants to buy or … Continue reading Understanding Land Title Registrations

How Much Does It Cost To Change Names on a Land Title in Alberta?

Image Source: Unsplash.com The current forecast for Alberta’s real estate market is one of the most promising across Canada. This also indicates that land title transfers and name changes in the province are as routine as ever.  What people may be surprised to know is that the process of changing the name on a land … Continue reading How Much Does It Cost To Change Names on a Land Title in Alberta?

Assignment of Rents In Alberta

Image from Pixabay   As of 2020, Canada’s rental, leasing and property management industries were estimated to be worth around $120.5 billion. Real estate is a rapidly growing sector, and several factors contribute to this growth. If you’re looking to get into this vast market, there are a few things you need to understand. When … Continue reading Assignment of Rents In Alberta

Limitation Periods In Alberta

Image Source: Pexels From school to workplaces, we’re familiar with deadlines. Interestingly, even legal proceedings have deadlines, and you must file claims within that period of time. Otherwise, you’ll lose out on the opportunity to collect any compensation for an injury from an accident, economic loss, or property damage. Simply put, time is of the … Continue reading Limitation Periods In Alberta

Dangerous Dogs Act in Alberta

Personal injury is an area of law that protects people from injury caused by the negligence, malpractice or intentional act of wrongdoing of other people. In Canada, common personal injury cases are car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, dog bites, and many more.  It is estimated thousands of people are reported to be victims … Continue reading G.L.

Dog Bite Prevention

Playing with your dog is an essential role in the lives of most families. The majority of dogs are loyal and loving friends. When provoked, however, all dogs, regardless of breed, age or size, may try to bite you.  Children and adults should be taught about dog bite prevention, while dog owners should practise responsible … Continue reading G.L.

Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Car Accident Lawyer

Have you ever considered what would happen if you were in a car accident? If you or your loved one has been in a car accident, it is in your best interest to hire a car accident lawyer. An experienced and skilled car accident lawyer knows how to expedite the claims process, medical treatment, and … Continue reading G.L.

The Most Common Workplace Injuries and How To Avoid Them

People are a business's greatest asset, and it's essential to keep employees safe by ensuring the workplace isn't full of dangerous hazards. Injuries can cause workers to lose productivity, which in turn negatively impacts the business. Unfortunately, despite many safety precautions, work-related accidents and injuries occur all the time. Check out this article to learn … Continue reading G.L.

Severe Emotional Trauma Caused by Dog Bites

A dog attack can be an emotionally scarring event, especially for children. Beyond the physical repercussions of the attack, there are myriad psychological stressors that can accompany such an event.  If you or a loved one have been recently attacked by a dog, make sure to know what symptoms of dog bite trauma to look … Continue reading G.L.

Can You Sue If Someone Gives You COVID-19?

The coronavirus disease, commonly known as COVID-19 is a newly discovered coronavirus that threatened the whole world until today.  This virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so everyone must practice respiratory etiquette.  COVID-19 affects everyone in different ways. Most infected people will … Continue reading G.L.

What To Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Getting in a car accident is enough to ruin anyone's day. Being involved in a hit-and-run situation can in itself be overwhelming and disorienting. It affects you physically and financially. A hit and run involved a driver hitting a pedestrian, another vehicle, a stationary object and escaping the scene without providing contact information.  There is … Continue reading G.L.

Motorcycle Injury Claim When the Rider Wasn’t Wearing Helmet

A fatal collision or a collision resulting in serious injuries can change lives for those who were involved in vehicular accidents.  According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), motorcycle accidents are ten times more severe than car accidents. This means that the medical costs are six times higher, and fatality rates are five times … Continue reading G.L.

Consequences for Driving Under the Influence

The consequences of driving with Blood Alcohol Content can be severe. The two most common and direct outcomes of the offense are injury or death through car accidents or jail time. Charges pressed against offenders may be anything from culpable homicide to manslaughter. These are often apart from the original DUI. Fortunately, there’s Legal representation … Continue reading G.L.

Do You need a Lawyer for Workers Compensation Claim in Alberta?

Accidents happen anytime, no matter how careful we are with our actions. It can happen even when we are at the comfort of our home or at the place where we spend one-third of our time, our workplace. Accidents at work are also called workplace accidents, occupational accidents, or injuries at work. Not everyone is … Continue reading G.L.

Making an Injury Claim for Whiplash After an Accident

Whiplash is a frequent result of motor vehicle accidents. It typically occurs when a person in a stationary vehicle is struck from behind by another car.  Fortunately, it isn't a life-threatening condition, and most people recover reasonably fast without any long-term or chronic symptoms. However, it may lead to an extended period of disability.  Many … Continue reading G.L.

Which Parties Can be held Liable for a Car Accident

Whether you saw it coming or merely felt the impact, the result is always the same. For a brief moment, you're stunned with utter confusion, and then the reality sets in - you were in a car accident. With this realization comes many questions. The two most prominent being: what happened and who's at fault? … Continue reading Which Parties Can be held Liable for a Car Accident

Why You Shouldn’t Talk to an Insurance Adjuster without an Injury Lawyer

When you suffer a significant physical injury in an accident, it's essential to be careful who you talk to and what you say. I know it's a harrowing and stressful situation, but you must understand the insurance adjuster's role in potential claims.  It's their responsibility to minimize it and, if possible, even make sure that … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Talk to an Insurance Adjuster without an Injury Lawyer

5 Items to keep in Your Car When Driving This Winter

Driving in winter is an unavoidable activity in Canada, and most people know how to handle themselves. Nevertheless, you can never be too safe, and there are new motorists on the Alberta road every year. You can take some precautions when you're driving in the frosty time of year. It's always a good idea to: … Continue reading 5 Items to keep in Your Car When Driving This Winter

What is a Soft Tissue Injury?

What is a Soft Tissue Injury? Many people suffer from painful hidden injuries without realizing that it can be just as serious as more visible trauma. Unseen damages can leave victims with lasting pain and numbness.  Soft tissue injuries can occur on the sports field, at work, while driving, or even while walking. Some individuals … Continue reading What is a Soft Tissue Injury?