You have been involved in a car accident and you believe that someone or the city is responsible. You have submitted a claim to the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), but the amount received does not cover all the costs incurred by the accident, or you consider that it does not fully compensate …
Civil action for damage caused by an automobile accidentRead More
Every year, there are tragic accidents during snow removal operations. These accidents often leave serious sequelae, both physical and psychological.
What can you do in these cases? Who should you contact and what can you claim as compensation? In this article you will find your answers to these questions.
Is an accident that occurs while exiting the vehicle in the parking lot or removing snow from the roof or windshield of the automobile covered by the SAAQ?
Me Lambert explains what constitutes the use of the vehicle and what constitutes maintenance of the vehicle according to the law and jurisprudence in force.
Compensation for an accident that occurred while using a vehicleRead More
The after-effects of a road accident are numerous. In addition to bodily injury, the victim must fight against the SAAQ to be entitled to compensation and it is difficult to return to a normal life.
How to succeed in your recourse against the SAAQ and what is the role of a lawyer?
What are the remedies in the event of an automobile accident outside Quebec? What to do if hospitalized in Ontario or the United States? Should the person responsible for the accident be prosecuted abroad?
Me Lambert explains how to get compensation if you are the victim of an out-of-province car accident.
Injuries sustained in an automobile accident outside QuebecRead More
Few people are aware of the personal home help offered by the SAAQ, despite the fact that they receive help from a loved one to go about various activities of daily living. What activities are recognized by the SAAQ’s evaluation grid and is it worth contesting the amount granted by the SAAQ? Mr. Lambert answers your questions.
Compensation by the SAAQ for personal assistance at homeRead More
The compensation plan for victims of road accidents of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is that of “no-fault”, that is, without regard to fault. In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Canada expanded this concept to give immunity to third parties from misconduct in their response to an automobile accident. Me Lambert analyzes and explains what this judgment implies for the victims of road accidents.
The SAAQ’s no-fault regime reviewed by the Supreme Court of CanadaRead More
