Correia & Collins
44 Chipman Hill E2L 2A9 Saint John, NB, Canada

The holidays are here! Time for some much-needed R&R with family and friends. From our home to yours, we hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

Contrary to popular belief, fault for parking lot accidents is not automatically 50/50. The rules that apply to the roads and highways also apply in parking lots. Learn more in our latest Legally Speaking blog post: https://bit.ly/3akiBTr

This Remembrance Day, we honour all those who made sacrifices so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.

This weekend, let’s all take the time to consider all we have to be thankful for. From all of us at Correia & Collins, Happy Thanksgiving!

Seat belts are crucial for safety. So much so that a driver or passenger who is not responsible for a collision but suffers injury could see a decrease in their claim for compensation by 25%. Learn more about how not wearing a seatbelt can impact your claim https://bit.ly/36zENXG

It’s Labour Day! One last chance for some summer fun before we all head back to work for the year. We hope you all enjoy the weekend safely.

The question below is one we are often being asked by clients these days. The answer lies in following this basic rule: The law is designed to put the victim in the position in which he or she would have been had the accident/injury not occurred. Therefore, the impact of COVID-19 varies from case to case. Here are some examples: 1. John works in a business that was completely shut down (or maybe still is) because of COVID-19. He likely has no claim for loss of wages for the ...period of shutdown. 2. Catherine’s employer reduced staff but continued to operate even during the COVID-19 period. She would still have a loss of income claim if she could show that she would have been one of the people kept on by the employer. 3. Kevin has been off work more than a year because of injury and does not qualify for EI or CERB because of his extended time off. Even though he has no claim for the lost wages, there is a claim for lost EI or CERB. If you have more questions, please contact Correia & Collins and we can discuss the exact details of your case.

For 25 years and counting, we’ve been proud to serve the people of this province. For New Brunswick Day, let’s all take a moment to appreciate the wonderful province we call home.

The most common cause of motorcycle accidents is unsafe lane changes and left turning cars or trucks who don’t see the oncoming motorcycle. This often comes as a surprise to people who assume that speed or dangerous driving on the motorcyclist’s part are the main causes. Left turn accidents (car/truck vs motorcycle) can be especially catastrophic for motorcyclists because of the potential for crush injuries. Now that Atlantic Canada is in motorcycle season, please be attentive. Look twice before changing lanes or turning left to ensure that the road is clear to safely proceed. To know more about what you can do if you’ve been injured in an accident, visit www.cclawyers.ca.