Alberta Personal Injury News

CAM LLP welcomes Justine T. Lee to the partnership

January 3, 2023

The firm is delighted to announce that Justine Lee has joined the partnership effective January 1, 2023.

Like all our lawyers, Justine focuses on representing plaintiffs in a wide range of personal injury claims. She has significant knowledge of how insurance companies assess and value injury claims and what needs to be done to put the best case forward for her clients.

Justine’s ability as an advocate and negotiator is well-recognized in the legal profession, and she has been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada since 2021 for her work on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.

In addition to the care and compassion that Justine shows her clients, she is a strong advocate for local organizations that support the firm’s clients. Continue reading

Considerations That May Limit the Amount of Your Personal Injury Damage Award

December 19, 2022

If you have been injured in an accident, you may decide to file a claim and seek compensation for your losses from the at-fault party. We have discussed the kinds of damages that you may be able to make a claim for in this post. They include damages for financial losses, like lost income if your injuries prevent you from working, as well as general damages for things like pain and suffering or esthetic prejudice (e.g., disfiguring injuries that may require plastic surgery or dental surgery).

However, it is not a given that you will get everything that you ask for. Continue reading

CAM LLP is Nominated for the Top Choice Awards 2023. Voting is Open!

December 12, 2022

CAM LLP is proud to be a 2023 Top Choice Award Nominee in the category of Top Injury Law Firm – Edmonton.

The Top Choice Awards annually recognize local businesses that provide exceptional customer service. We are honoured to be included.

Voting is open until December 21, 2022. If you believe we have earned your vote, we would appreciate your support!

To vote and provide feedback, please visit this link HERE. Continue reading

How is Loss of Income Calculated After an Accident?

November 24, 2022

If you have been in an accident, you may have suffered injuries that prevented you from working while you recovered, or that will prevent you from returning to the same job – or even working at all – in the future. The person responsible for your injuries may have an obligation to compensate you for your lost income. But how are those losses calculated?

Past Loss of Income

The amount of salary that you may have lost before your case goes to trial, or before a settlement is reached is known as past loss of income and is often fairly straight-forward to quantify. Continue reading

CAM LLP supports The Mustard Seed’s mission to be agents of change in our community

November 2, 2022

Our firm is deeply committed to supporting local organizations that operate to make Edmonton a caring and compassionate community. That’s one of the reasons we are proud to support The Mustard Seed. This non-profit organization has been caring for people experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. This year, we chose to show our support by donating funds and backpacks filled with basic needs items to Mustard Seed’s campaign for women transitioning out of incarceration.

On October 27th, Denise McGonigal and Tammy Vasseur, members of our firm, had the opportunity to visit The Mustard Seed’s facilities in Edmonton. During their visit, they met with Debbie, one of their Chaplains, who explained the broad scope of services provided as part of the transitioning program and gave them a tour of the new Wellness Centre. Continue reading

Functional Capacity Evaluations: What Are They And What Are My Rights?

October 19, 2022

If you have been injured in an accident, you may have spent some time off work to heal and recover from your injuries. At some point along your healing journey, your employer and/or your insurer may begin to contemplate your return to work. They may want to know how well you have healed and what kinds of tasks you may or may not be able to resume.

To assess your condition, they may ask you to attend an examination known as a residual employability assessment or Functional Capacity Evaluation (“FCE”).

An FCE may be part of plans for a gradual return to work. Continue reading