Is My Ligament Tear A Minor Injury?? New Guidance from the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal In Personal Injury Cases

The recent ruling by the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal (NSCA) in Cameron v Pratt sheds light on the classification of injuries under the minor injury legislation and related regulations. The case involved a personal injury claim following a motor vehicle accident, where the plaintiff suffered various injuries, including knee ligament tears. The ruling clarified that unless they result in serious impairment, ligament tears could be classified as minor injuries under the legislation, leading to implications for compensation. This decision offers crucial guidance for lawyers and their clients navigating similar cases involving minor injury legislation.

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Allison Harris
Vehicle Damaged in an Accident? Understanding the Role of Collision Coverage

When your vehicle suffers damage in an accident, who pays to have it repaired? The answer depends on what coverage you have and who is at fault. What if the driver who hit you is uninsured or has left the scene of the accident? By ensuring that you have Collision coverage in your auto insurance policy, you can rest assured knowing that your property is safeguarded against hit-and-run accidents.

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Ansley Simpson
Fly Ball! Who Pays for the Property Damage?

Errant baseballs, soccer balls and footballs can come at people and vehicles if they are near a field in use. Foul balls can strike cars, smashing windows and leaving dents. People can be struck by balls that go out of bounds in all sports. Balls into the siding of houses can leave dents, requiring parts of it to be replaced. What to do if you find yourself in those situations? 

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Bob Carter, K.C.Comment
Privacy Breaches: My Personal Information has been Accessed, Shared, or Stolen. Do I have a Claim?

The provincial government recently announced a significant privacy breach impacting up to 100,000 Nova Scotians including those employed by IWK, the NS Health Authority and other public service employees. What happens if your private information or personal data is stolen? This blog discusses the various situations where a claim for breach of privacy may arise.

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Ansley Simpson