Understand the Language of Your Case

Benefits available through automobile insurance to help cover certain expenses and losses after a motor vehicle accident. In Alberta, these are commonly referred to as Section B accident benefits.

A specialist who studies vehicle crashes using physical evidence, math, and physics to figure out how and why the accident happened. Accident reconstruction reports can be used to support your personal injury claim.

An official document detailing the circumstances of a motor vehicle accident, often filed with police or an insurance company.

Damage to the brain that occurs during or after birth due to trauma or medical conditions, such as falls, strokes, or infections.

Basic self-care tasks like eating, bathing, and dressing used to assess the severity of an individual's disability and their eligibility for benefits.

An unforeseeable natural event (like a flood or earthquake) that may relieve parties of liability in certain legal cases.

A specialist who calculates future financial losses or benefits, such as loss of income or cost of care, using statistical data. Their report is used to determine the amount of compensation claimants are entitled to receive, if any.

An insurance company representative who investigates claims, determines coverage, and negotiates settlements.

An incident involving an aircraft that results in injury, death, or damage—can lead to personal injury or wrongful death claims.

Processes like mediation or arbitration, that involve lawyers, often used to settle disputes without going to court/trial.