RSSNova Scotia Releases Auto Accident Minor Injury Regulations
July 30, 2010 – 8:51 am
On July 1, 2010, the Nova Scotia government released the new Automobile Insurance Minor Injury Regulations. These regulations will apply to anyone injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents in Nova Scotia after April 28, 2010. These regulations impose a $7,500 Cap.
If you have questions about how these Regulations may apply to you, please feel free to contact me. My… Continue reading
$7500 Minor Injury Cap is Now the Law in Nova Scotia
May 22, 2010 – 10:30 am
On May 11, 2010, Bill 52 - An Act to Amend Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, Insurance Act, officially became law in Nova Scotia. Bill 52, and the Automobile Accident Minor Injury Regulations (unofficial version) create the new $7,500 Cap that will govern injury claims from car accidents in… Continue reading
$7,500 Cap – Minor Injury Regulations (Nova Scotia): Final Piece of the Puzzle
May 13, 2010 – 1:40 pm
I have now received a copy of the the Nova Scotia government's $7,500 Cap - Minor Injury Regulations that set out the guidelines for what injuries and impairments will fall under the $7,500 Cap. These regulations are the final piece of the puzzle for the government new $7,500 Cap. These new Regulations will apply to anyone injured in a car… Continue reading
$7,500 Injury Cap to Become Law in Nova Scotia
May 10, 2010 – 12:22 pm
It's official, the $7,500 Cap will become the law in Nova Scotia. On May 7, 2010, Bill 52 - Insurance Act passed the third reading in the Legislature and has been sent to the Lieutenant Governor for Royal Assent. Once Royal Assent is granted the Bill becomes law. I expect the government to release the new Minor Injury Regulations any time now.
So, what does this mean for people injured in… Continue reading
Does Nova Scotia’s $7500 Minor Injury Cap Apply to Me?
May 2, 2010 – 10:04 am
The $7,500 Cap and the new Minor Injury Regulations may apply to you if you were hurt in a car accident on April 28, 2010 or later. Your claim for pain and suffering will only be limited to $7,500, if you suffer a "sprain, strain or whiplash" as defined by the government's new regulations. You should seek the advice of a lawyer experienced in personal injury and car accident insurance… Continue reading
David Brannen is a personal injury lawyer from Halifax, Nova Scotia who practices exclusively in the areas of personal injury and insurance cases. 
