Alberta Personal Injury News

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

National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022

September 26, 2022

Please note that on Friday, September 30th, 2022, our office will close at noon in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

At CAM LLP, we are taking this time to remember the generations of Indigenous children who survived Canada’s Residential School system and those children who never returned home. We honour their memory and the resilience, dignity, and strength of the survivors, their families, and their communities.

One event going on in our community to support NTRD is the Orange Shirt Day run/walk. The event aims to raise funds for OrangeShirtDay.org and local grassroots movements, including promoting and supporting Indigenous athletes. Continue reading

CAM LLP is Biking for Brain Care 2022. Join us!

September 21, 2022

CAM LLP is joining our friends from the Brain Centre for Bike for Brain Care 2022. This unique, month-long fundraiser supports Albertans with brain injuries by raising money and awareness for the extraordinary work the Brain Care Center is doing in our community.

The event runs until October 2, 2022, and during this time, colleagues from our firm are biking to raise funds to help the Brain Care Centre hit this year’s goal of $25,000. All funds raised will go towards continuing the work they do for Albertans impacted by brain injuries and their families.

You can participate by supporting our team, to donate go here: CAM LLP- Bike for Brain Care or there is still time to field your own team.

Returning to Work After an Injury: Gradual Return to Work and the Duty to Accommodate

September 14, 2022

If you have suffered an injury and been off work, you may be considering what will happen once you are ready to go back to your job. Will you be expected to jump back into your old position immediately? What do you have to disclose to your employer and co-workers about your injury? What if you aren’t able to carry out all the tasks that were part of your job before you were injured?

Anyone who has suffered an injury has a duty to mitigate their losses; that is, they have the responsibility to try to improve their situation. This is true not only from a physical standpoint (for example, an injured person must follow the medical advice and treatment plans set out by their health care providers), but also from a financial standpoint. Continue reading