Publications

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, April 27, 2024 – The recent case of Khaleel v. Indar, 2024 ABKB 203, acts as a good reminder in respect of costs and Calderbank Offers. In Khaleel, the plaintiff sought recovery of several costs, including double costs for a Calderbank Offer, costs for questioning other defendants, costs for non-testifying experts, as well as costs for a videographer, medical...

Donati Maisonneuve, McKercher LLP, SVR Lawyers, Alberta, Quebec, Saskatchewan, March 27, 2024 – Determining the future earning capacity of a plaintiff is an important, but complex part of the claims settlement process. In this YRMC webinar for new claims handlers and adjusters, our panel discuss the factors that are used to calculate compensation for loss of income due to accidents or injuries. The panel will also explore legal...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, November 27, 2023 – In Plante v Darling 2023 ABKB 335, a summary trial was held with respect to a tragic accident that occurred on October 1, 2015. Mr. Plante, the Plaintiff did not issue a Statement of Claim in respect of the motor vehicle accident against the Defendants until October 31, 2017. The Statement of Claim plead damages...

SVR Lawyers, Alberta, October 17, 2023 – In Pederson v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2023 ABKB 198, the plaintiff was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle accident, where the negligent operator fled the scene. The owner defendant alleged the vehicle was stolen prior to the accident (the “defendant”). Ultimately, the defendant’s insurance company, Allstate, denied coverage following a determination that the...