Winter in Alberta isn’t just a season. It’s a force of nature. The snow falls heavy, the ice creeps across the roads, and visibility can vanish in an instant. Every drive becomes a battle against black ice, blizzards, and reckless drivers who think they’re invincible.    At McCourt Law Offices, we know the dangers lurking on Alberta’s winter roads. No matter how cautious you are, the reality is harsh, accidents happen. And when they do, you need someone in your corner who und

Today's blog post, which was published as a Guest Column in the Western Standard last week, was written by McCourt Law Offices  firm founder and principal counsel Mark McCourt , who also authored the recent Edmonton Journal Guest Column, " Alberta should take the off-ramp on Care-First auto insurance ". Earlier this year, the UCP government rammed through the legislative assembly a no-fault auto insurance bill  under which Albertans would see their rates rise and rights remo

When an accident leaves you reeling, whether from a car crash, a motorcycle mishap, or a pedestrian incident, the aftermath can feel...

If Premier Danielle Smith were honest with Albertans, she'd say "If you think the UCP's Corrupt Care scandal is bad, just wait until...

Injury lawyer Mark McCourt  founded McCourt Law Offices on August 1, 1995, and since that day 30 years ago, the firm has assisted...

Now that hockey season has given way to summer, Alberta’s urban centres are bustling with activity, and with that comes an ongoing...

The spring session of the Alberta Legislative Assembly concluded May 15, 2025, with Royal Assent of Bill 47, the Automobile Insurance...

Individuals who suffer injuries due to motor vehicle collisions in Edmonton may be entitled to compensation. At McCourt Law Offices, we...

Shout out to April Fools' Day birthday girl Danielle Smith , who (good for her!) is Premier of Alberta despite some conservatives calling...

This St. Patrick's Day blog post is written by dual Irish-Canadian citizen Mark McCourt , our firm founder and principal counsel: The...

In November of last year, Premier Danielle Smith  stood before United Conservative Party members at the UCP AGM and promised that...

The following press release was issued today to news media by our firm founder and principal counsel, Mark McCourt : Happy New Year,...

When the unexpected happens, and you find yourself injured in an accident in Edmonton, knowing the right steps to take can make a...

Whether you have been in a vehicle, bicycle , or pedestrian  accident caused by another person’s negligence, the role of an injury...

This letter is written by Mark McCourt , and is further to his most recent guest columns this month in the Calgary Herald   and Edmonton...

“If insurance reform is going to work for regular Albertans, preserving the rights and interests of victims must be the starting point.”...

The Minor Injury Regulation  (MIR) was implemented on October 1, 2004 by the Alberta government under Premier Ralph Klein. The Finance...

The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. Between dealing with injuries, repairs, and insurance claims, it's easy to feel lost...

Today's blog post expands on Mark McCourt's guest column published in yesterday's Calgary Herald. Automobile insurance liability coverage...

"The province should drop all proposals to cap compensation... it should find other cost savings that can be more easily, and fairly,...