The dangers of distracted driving
Despite public education campaigns and increased fines, distracted driving remains one of the most significant causes of collisions, injuries, and deaths on Canada’s roads, says Rhino Legal Finance President Larry Herscu. Although distracted driving became illegal in Alberta over a decade ago, a recent press release from the Alberta RCMP reminds motorists to “leave the
Family Protection Endorsement is a valuable addition to your standard auto insurance policy
Purchasing additional automobile insurance coverage through a Family Protection Endorsement — also known as a SEF 44 — can provide you and your family with peace of mind in the event of a car accident, says Rhino Legal Finance President Larry Herscu. “There is a range
Changing court landscape in the wake of Omicron
Across the province, courts have either gone virtual, been delayed or stopped indefinitely over the past two years, causing a “huge access to justice problem that needs to be addressed,” says Rhino Legal Finance President Larry Herscu. Earlier this year, Alberta courts postponed
Dealing with financial stress after an accident
As people struggle with debt and finance-related anxiety, it’s not surprising that Canadians once again ranked money as their most significant source of stress. The FP Canada 2021 Financial Stress Index shows 38 per cent of Canadians polled said money is their biggest stressor, even more
Uncovering the ‘hidden cost’ of no-fault insurance
A recent survey commissioned by FAIR Alberta shows personal injury lawyers are not the only ones opposed to moving to a no-fault system — almost 60 per cent of Albertans polled still support the current, at-fault system. What’s more, very few respondents said they were
Changes to contingency fee agreements boost consumer protection
A few months ago, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) passed new contingency fee rules to improve transparency and fairness for clients. Standardizing contingency fee agreements will also make it easier for accident victims to compare personal injury lawyers. With a contingency agreement, you only pay
Back to school safety basics
With another school year about to begin, parents and children alike are understandably concerned about staying safe and keeping healthy. Depending on the school board or jurisdiction, our kids face another year of masking, physical distancing, frequent handwashing and symptom screenings. “Although COVID-19
Limits on expert reports, recovery of disbursements a troubling trend
Changes introduced by British Columbia and Alberta to reduce the cost, complexity, and delay associated with personal injury claims can impede access to justice for motor vehicle accident victims, says Rhino Legal Finance President, Larry Herscu. “It’s concerning to see this wider trend