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This article is part 3 and a continuation of our articles named Credibility in Personal Injury ' Part 1 and Credibility in Personal Injury ' Part 2. In the recent decision of Stevenson v Thompson, 2017 ABQB 451, the defence argued that the plaintiff, Ms. Stevenson, was not credible and should not be believed. Ms. Stevenson was involved in a low-speed collision while she was in a parked car with her right foot over on the passenger seat of the vehicle. She had some prior injuries including a fall off a table while climbing into her basement suite two months before this collision. She did not follow her doctor's advice to exercise, and was not totally honest with her medical team. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/JlDb30qu8b8

When involved in a motor vehicle collision or other injury-type incident, potential claimants are often unsure of how to proceed, are intimidated by the legal system, would prefer not to deal with a lawyer, or are preoccupied with other responsibilities or obligations. If the procrastination continues for an extended period of time, potential claimants run the risk of losing the right to advance a claim through the legal system. The most important date for an injured person... to remember is the limitation period. After that date, the option to start a claim is no longer available, subject to extremely narrow exceptions. The limitation date is different depending on the individual advancing the claim. It is possible, therefore, for multiple individuals involved in the exact same incident to be subject to varying limitation dates. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/wVUx30qu8b7

An injury law case analysis: In the recent decision of Stevenson v. Thompson [2017] ABQB 51, the Court awarded the Plaintiff Stevenson $75,000.00 in general damages (whereby the damage award was reduced by 20% for the Plaintiff's failure to mitigate). On August 12, 2008, the Plaintiff suffered the following injuries when a vehicle collided with her parked car (para 1, para 293) in which she was seated (para 333): Chronic regional myofascial pain; Cervicogenic headaches; Chronic mechanical low back pain. The Court concluded that the collision caused the Plaintiff to experience (para 410): Headaches; Stiffness and pain in her neck, back, shoulders and arm; A global loss of range of motion; Difficulties with extension; Muscle spasms; #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/nYT930qu8b6

Quantum of Damages for Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain with Headaches, Shoulder Injury and Psychological Injury, Resulting in an Inability to Work. In this article, there were two drivers who were involved in a car accident in Calgary. The plaintiff was represented by one of our senior lawyers experienced in car accident injuries. The plaintiff claims chronic neck and low back pain with headaches, shoulder injury and psychological injury, resulting in an inability to work. The... article details what a judge may consider in rendering a verdict and what, if any, damages are to be awarded to the plaintiff for her injuries. Situations such as this are not uncommon in Calgary, so it is important that you have an experienced lawyer who understands the facts and the Alberta Court's history in dealing with these cases. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/vMjh30qu8b5 See more

An injury law case analysis: In 2012, Ms. Plaintiff's small car was rear-ended a ton pickup truck driven by the Defendant here in Calgary, Alberta. Before the collision, Ms. Plaintiff was physically active and generally healthy. As a result of the collision, Ms. Plaintiff suffered a constellation of injuries, the most severe of which were a Mild-Traumatic Brain Injury (that had resolved), ongoing soft-tissue injuries that continued to persist, and Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety. Listed below are select case summaries from a research memo we prepared to assess Ms. Plaintiff's claim. The range of damage awards were inflation adjusted as of October 2016. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/5QxY30qu8b4

An injury law case analysis: Your client was involved in a motor vehicle accident in early 2013. Immediately following the accident, Ms. Client was assessed by EMS on the scene but they did not take her to the hospital. She did not experience pain right away, but after two days felt pain in her neck, back, and right shoulder. Ms. Client drove herself to her family doctor the next day. http://ow.ly/ix0x30qu8aZ

An injury law case analysis: Ms. Plaintiff was in a motor vehicle accident. She was showing signs of shock (trembling and confusion) and experiencing increasing pain in her face, neck, back, hip, and both knees, along with a sore stomach. Ms. Plaintiff suffered headaches every day after the accident, along with constant neck and back pain. She had pain in her lower back and a stiff left hip. Ms. Plaintiff had jaw pain and was found to have sustained two or three broken teeth on her lower right side, along with a chipped upper front tooth. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/Om4k30qu8aY

Contact a lawyer at Kubitz & Company in Calgary, Alberta, to discuss your injury claim. We offer a free initial consultation to all new clients where you can learn more about your legal options and how our firm can help you. Our office is conveniently located next to The Sunalta C-train station. We are also available for home and hospital visits for clients who are unable to travel to our office. Most cases we accept are handled on a contingency fee basis. You will not pay a fee unless we obtain compensation for you. You can reach us by phone at 403-250-7100 or via email to schedule an appointment. To send us an email, please complete and submit the online form below. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/zP2m30qu8aX

A testimonail from one of our clients: I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for everything you all have done. All the time and effort you have put in. Thank you for working on my file on days off and when I'm sure you had other things you would much rather do. Thank you for listening to me moan and groan and bitch and cry and putting up with my lack of patience and every little panic attack.. Thank you for answering my questions, no matter how annoying I was or how many times I asked the same question. Thank you for not making me feel stupid, no matter how many times I did the above things. Thank you all for YOUR patience. -Amanda #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/qmMQ30qu8aW

Here are some printable law resources courtesy of Kubitz & Co. Please, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the following content. Each link will open a new window to a pdf, which you can print directly from the browser or download. Because of the general nature of these documents, they are not intended to provide legal advice. Specific legal advice about your situation should be sought from one of our lawyers. Call us at 403-250-7100 if you wish to discuss your claim. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/uUce30qu8aV

Contact our Calgary office to discuss your personal injury claim with a lawyer. We offer a free initial consultation to all new clients. We are available for home and hospital visits for clients who are unable to travel to our office. You can reach us by phone at 403-250-7100 or via email to schedule an appointment. Most cases we accept are handled on a contingency fee basis. You will not pay a fee unless we obtain compensation for you. #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/N2Rp30qu8aU

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious brain injury at the hands of another, it is important that you seek the advice of an experienced lawyer with the ability to protect your interests. At Kubitz & Company, our Calgary brain injury lawyers represent Alberta victims in a broad range of these cases. We are committed to seeing that you receive compensation for the medical care and financial support necessary to accommodate your needs. We represent victims in brain injury claims arising from a variety of causes, including: Motor vehicle accidents, Bicycle and pedestrian accidents, Property owner negligence, Falls, Sports-related accidents #injurylawyer #calgary http://ow.ly/N2Rp30qu8aU