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Published: August 12, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026
Anyone can be involved in an accident. They happen out of nowhere, and can affect anyone. Even the most cautious, safety-minded Quispamsis resident could be the victim of an accident, especially one caused by another party or entity’s negligence.
In the context of injury claims, negligence occurs when someone owes a duty of care to another individual but, through a number of various actions, inactions, errors, omissions, law violations, or other wrongful behaviours, fails to sufficiently fulfill that duty. By definition, accidents are not premeditated. Instead, they are most frequently caused by someone’s disregard for another person’s physical safety and their lack of consideration for the well-being of others.
Many people fail to consider the consequences of their actions and the potentially damaging effects their behaviours may have on someone else’s quality of life. This lack of care for their fellow community members could have severe repercussions for accident victims and their families.
Sustaining injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence can be a harrowing process. Often physically difficult, emotionally challenging, and financially distressing, the recovery process can take a toll on all areas of an accident victim’s life and their livelihood. Injured accident victims often struggle to afford newly acquired costs of medical care, face difficulties putting food on the table, and develop severe anxieties worrying about how they will be able to continue supporting their families, all because of someone else’s failure to consider the effects of their negligent actions.
If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, our accident lawyers serving Quispamsis may be able to provide you with crucial legal advice and assistance. Our Quispamsis accident lawyers have a history of helping local community members who have sustained injuries in a number of unexpected, traumatic, and preventable accidents, including:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Snowmobile accidents
- ATV accidents
- Boating accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Scooter accidents
- E-bike accidents
- And more
Provincial laws exist to ensure that people fulfill their responsibilities to others. While their existence alone may not enforce responsible behaviours or practices, by mandating the ways in which certain individuals must care for others, provincial laws mandate liability for situations wherein they are violated. As such, depending on the circumstances of the accident, in accordance with provincial law, at-fault parties whose wrongful conduct was directly responsible for causing an accident may be required to financially compensate the people injured as a result of their negligence.
For example, all licensed motor vehicle operators are required to abide by provincial traffic laws. If a driver violates any number of the province’s rules of the road, they could very well put someone else’s life at risk. That is why, in accordance with provincial law, motorists must exercise a reasonable degree of caution while operating their vehicles. Since all drivers on the province’s roads have a legal obligation to reasonably uphold this duty of care to all other road-users, if a motorist violates a traffic law and an accident ensues, they may be considered negligent. Therefore, they may be liable for damages arising from injuries sustained in that collision.
In Quispamsis, some common violations of traffic laws that frequently lead to accidents with unsuspecting road-users include:
- Distracted driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Excessive speeding
- Reckless driving
- Failing to obey traffic signs/signals
- Texting while driving
- And more
In addition to drivers and other motor vehicle operators, the people who own or occupy both commercial and residential properties also have a legal responsibility for the safety of others. According to provincial legislation, the people responsible for maintaining a commercial or residential space must routinely inspect their premises and address any hazardous issues that may lead to injurious accidents. Since property owners/occupiers are responsible for performing routine inspections and maintenance, they should be aware of potentially dangerous hazards on their property. If they fail to repair these hazardous maintenance issues or adequately warn visitors about them and an accident transpires as a result, the property owner/occupier who shirked their duty of care may be considered negligent. Some hazards commonly neglected by property owners and/or occupiers include:
- Uncleared ice and snow
- Spilled liquids
- Broken or missing handrails
- Poor lighting
- Wet floors
- Uneven surfaces
- Loose carpeting
- Cracked sidewalks
- Potholes
- Cluttered walkways
- Broken tiles
- And more
Our Quispamsis accident lawyers are passionate about fighting on behalf of the clients we represent in an attempt to help them recover the maximum amount of damages to which they are entitled. If the negligence of another party or entity caused you to sustain injuries, you may be entitled to financial compensation. If you are eligible to pursue a civil claim against the at-fault party, our accident lawyers serving Quispamsis may be able to help you recover financial compensation for the following damages:
- Medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- In-home attendant care
- Lost wages due to missed work
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Adjusted living expenses
- Rehabilitation costs
- And possibly more
To review the details of your accident with Preszler Injury Lawyers and learn if you may be entitled to financial compensation, call our Quispamsis accident lawyers today for a free initial consultation.
Free Consultation for Quispamsis Residents – We Don’t Get Paid Unless We Win
Our accident lawyers serving Quispamsis appreciate that surviving a traumatic accident often involves taking on a great deal of new financial obligations. No one expects to be injured in an accident, nor do they save substantial funds to afford their newly acquired expenses. Sustaining serious injuries is often expensive. And for those Quispamsis residents who are no longer able to work because of the injuries they sustained in an accident, the new financial realities may be difficult to endure.
That is why Preszler Injury Lawyers seek to remove financial barriers to accessing our legal services. We offer a free initial consultation to all prospective clients so that anyone who has been injured can receive the benefit of our legal advice. During a free, no-obligation initial meeting with our Quispamsis accident lawyers, injured community members will have the opportunity to discuss the details of their accident, ask pertinent questions about their case, and receive legal advice specific to their unique set of circumstances.
Furthermore, our accident lawyers serving Quispamsis work on a contingency-fee basis. That means, if you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the person or entity whose negligence caused you to sustain injuries in an accident, you will not need to pay for our services unless we win your case.
To review how you were injured and learn if you might be entitled to financial compensation for damages you incurred or will incur in the future, schedule your free initial consultation with our Quispamsis accident lawyers by calling Preszler Injury Lawyers today.
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Here are some commonly asked questions for car accident claims
If I am off of work as a result of the accident what can I do for assistance?
a. In Nova Scotia we have a no fault system which means your own insurance company responds to provide you with certain benefits under your own insurance policy to help with your recovery and address your immediate financial needs. These benefits are called “Accident Benefits”.
b. This includes income replacement benefits which would pay you up to $250.00 a week.
c. There is medical coverage to a potential maximum of $50,000.00 for recommended therapies such as physiotherapy etc.
Who do we sue?
a. You are entitled to sue the individual or entity that caused the accident and damages/injuries. This could include more than one party, for example if the driver and owner of the vehicle are different people.
b. This party is usually referred to as the “at-fault” party.
c. In some situations, you may have reason to sue your own insurance company to seek recourse for benefits and other claims under the contractual terms of your automobile policy. Again, time limitations apply. Your lawyer can best advise you if this kind of action is necessary in the circumstances as well as any technical requirements for proceeding.
What would we be suing the at-fault party for?
a. Lawsuits are a method of recovering damages. The goal of the lawsuit is to award the injured plaintiff (you) with financial compensation which is evaluated based on the amount of damages/changes/pain caused to you and how it affects your life.
b. These could include but are not limited to: damages for pain and suffering, income losses (past and future), loss of earning capacity, out of pocket expenses, past and future treatment costs subject to any Accident Benefits payments made by your own insurer.
Are there any legal limitations to my ability to bring a claim for pain and suffering damages?
a. For accidents after 2010, injuries of a soft tissue nature (ie. strains, sprains and certain whiplash disorder injuries) must be of a nature that causes a substantial inability to perform any or all of the essential tasks of your regular employment, training or education or the normal activities of your daily life.
b. Injuries that do not meet this “serious impairment” threshold are referred to as minor injuries and are subject to a capped amount of general damages as set by legislation.
c. For more information on how this limit could affect your claim, please call for a free consultation today.
Are there any monetary limits to my ability to make a claim for pain and suffering and other damages?
a. There could be limits to the amount of money available.
- In Nova Scotia the statutory minimum insurance required to drive is $500,000.00
- If there are multiple claimants involved in the same accident caused by the same at-fault driver the insurance policy limits on the at-fault vehicle will be split up amongst all the claimants and can reduce the amount that is recovered.
- This is why it is important to ensure that you have proper coverage on your own policy of insurance because there are situations where the at-fault driver may be underinsured and your own policy can step in and increase the available limits. Please speak to one of our lawyers today for clarification.
b. The monetary value of a particular injury is based on and set by case law, which limits the amount you can recover.
If my injury is considered a minor injury, what is the value of my injury, if any for pain and suffering?
a. The injury is worth $7,500 subject to inflation.
b. Please call Preszler Injury Lawyers for a free consultation for more information and a free consultation.
Does the limit on claims for personal injuries also apply to claims for loss of income or out of pocket expenses?
a. No – the limits only apply to general damages for pain and suffering.
b. However, the available policy limits of insurance on the at-fault vehicle could affect your recovery of damages.
How long do I have to bring an action/law suit for personal damages?
a. Usually the limitation is 2 years from the date which the accident occurred, but there are cases/situations where this can be extended.
b. Please call Preszler Injury Lawyers for a free consultation for more information.
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