Canada: Personal Injury

Almost everyone documents their life online in some form, whether it’s Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, or X. From workouts to weekend trips to the small, everyday moments, social media evidence has become a routine part of how insurance companies and defence lawyers evaluate personal injury claims in Alberta.

How can lawyers better support clients who have experienced trauma? This article explores trauma-informed legal practice, examining how traditional litigation processes can inadvertently re-traumatize vulnerable clients and what steps legal professionals can take to create safer, more effective advocacy in personal injury, institutional abuse, and medical malpractice cases.

Premium credit cards often include rental car insurance, but many Canadians misunderstand what this coverage actually protects. While collision damage waivers may cover the rental vehicle itself, they typically exclude liability for injuries to others, personal belongings, and certain vehicle types. Understanding these limitations before declining the rental company's insurance can prevent costly surprises after an accident.

Registered Disability Savings Plans offer eligible Canadians a powerful tool to build tax-deferred savings for life after 60, complete with government matching grants up to $70,000 and bonds up to $20,000. Despite these significant benefits, only one-third of eligible Canadians have opened an RDSP. Understanding how these plans work, including contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and eligibility requirements, can help individuals with disabilities secure their financial future.

Every winter, thousands of Albertans lace up for recreational and competitive hockey — and every year, some of them end up seriously hurt because of another player’s actions on the ice. Sorting out whether an injury is simply “part of the game” or something a court would call negligence is rarely straightforward, precisely because sport involves a level of physical risk that ordinary life doesn’t. Anyone who steps onto the ice accepts some chance of getting hurt; the harder legal question is where that acceptance stops.

Winning a judgment is only the beginning of the collection process. Learn how registering your judgment against a debtor's property can protect your award and create leverage for payment, while understanding the limitations and priority rules that may affect your recovery.

Recreational sports are an integral part of Canadian culture. At all ages, Canadians participate in sports to stay active, have fun, and release stress.

I, like many law students, entered law school with little (no) idea of where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do with my legal career. The one thing I was confident about was that I was not interested in working in a larger law firm.

Boating accidents in Alberta fall under Canadian maritime law and negligence principles, creating unique legal complexities for injured parties. Understanding who may be held liable—from vessel operators to equipment manufacturers—and what compensation you may pursue requires navigating federal maritime legislation, safety regulations, and provincial personal injury law.