Accident Rights – S1 E11

Episode Summary

Are you still eligible for benefits if considered at-fault in a car accident? Disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP answer this question and more on Accident Rights on CHQR Calgary.

Listen below to find out your next best steps and how to get proper compensation on Accident Rights, the province’s only show dedicated to rights for individuals seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in Alberta.

When you need a disability lawyer in Alberta,  or a personal injury lawyer, Sivan and the team can get you the advice you need, and the compensation you deserve.

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Show Notes

• Slip and fall due to a pothole: In the event of slip and fall accidents, it is vital for injured parties to document all elements of the incident. Documentation can and should include pictures of the environment. Individuals could be owed significant damages if the fall was due to negligence and has led to major injuries, such as a concussion or brain injury.
• Rear-ended collision and pedestrian accident: Some car accidents can lead to serious injuries for those in a car, as well as potentially pedestrians. It is important for all parties involved to seek immediate medical attention. A personal injury lawyer will help injured individuals determine all facets of the accident in order to determine the accident benefits owed.
• At-fault accidents and benefits available: Some accidents are multifaceted and can contain many complications. Injured parties in Alberta as a result of a car accident are eligible for Section B benefits regardless of fault. Section B benefits are considered to be no-fault benefits. In the event a TORT claim has been filed, in which there is an at-fault party, benefits could still be available. It is important to seek legal advice from a personal injury lawyer as many individuals miss out on important entitlements.
• Permanent and minor injuries: There are levels to the benefits available to those injured in a car accident in Alberta. Injuries that prevent individuals from working or continuing with daily activities might be eligible for a different category of benefits.