Suffering an injury can be overwhelming, especially when it was not your fault. Whether the accident occurred on the road, at work, or on someone else’s property, knowing when to contact an Edmonton injury lawyer can make a meaningful difference in your recovery and financial outcome. Many people delay speaking with a lawyer because they believe their injuries are minor or assume insurance companies will act fairly. Unfortunately, waiting too long can weaken your claim. Thi

Today's blog post is based on McCourt Law Offices principal counsel Mark McCourt's guest column published in the Western Standard on May 21, 2026 -- the day United Conservative Party Premier Danielle Smith replaced Nate Horner with Jason Nixon as her government's new Minister of Finance. In the three years since Smith's UCP won the May 29, 2023 Alberta general election, Mr. McCourt has penned 15 guest columns (7 in the Edmonton Journal, 5 in the Calgary Herald and 3 in the We

Today's blog post is based on Mark McCourt's Guest Column in the Edmonton Journal last week. Since Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party won the May 2023 Alberta election, McCourt has authored numerous guest columns on the issue of auto insurance reform: seven in the Edmonton Journal, five in the Calgary Herald and two in the Western Standard. In November 2024, UCP Finance Minister Nate Horner held a press conference to announce his department’s plans to radicall

Despite mandatory auto insurance laws, uninsured driving remains a reality on Alberta roads. Whether caused by financial hardship, expired policies, or noncompliance, uninsured drivers can leave others facing serious stress after a collision. Being struck by an uninsured driver can quickly lead to worries about medical costs, vehicle damage, and lost wages. While many Albertans worry they will be left paying out of pocket, Alberta law provides important protections and opti