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CBM LLP, Alberta, July 16, 2014 – At common law, no survivors had a right of action in tort for their loss due to the death of a family member. As a result, many Provinces enacted wrongful death statutes that created a cause of action for certain survivors of a person wrongfully killed. This article compares damage awards for non-pecuniary loss/ bereavement... -
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CBM LLP, Alberta, July 16, 2014 – The Government of Alberta is working to implement some important changes to the procedures and processes in the Provincial Court of Alberta – Civil Division. As of August 1, 2014, the Provincial Court ‘s jurisdiction to award damages will be increased from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00. This increased damages limit will have a significant impact on...
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CBM LLP, May 22, 2014 – Recently the Yukon Government has amended the Fatal Accidents Act in the Yukon with these new provisions coming into force April 24th, 2014. Of note, the amendments add claims for bereavement, which would replace any Court’s quantification of awards for loss of care, guidance and companionship. Prior to the date of coming into force, the...
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CBM LLP, Alberta, February 24, 2014 – Termination of an insurance contract typically occurs in one of three circumstances: by natural expiry of the time period specified in the contract, by mutual agreement between insurer and insured, or by unilateral procedure of the insurer. The last of these circumstances may become contentious with an insured, especially when an insured has to find...
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