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Auto insurance changes would limit litigation, put ‘care first’

The Alberta Government introduced the Automobile Insurance Act to improve access to health benefits for collision victims, offering income support and rehabilitation based on injuries.
The new legislation aims to focus on providing care rather than litigation while potentially saving drivers up to $400 per year on insurance.
An independent Alberta Automobile Care-First Tribunal will allow drivers to appeal insurance decisions under the new system starting January 1, 2027.
Concerns include reduced accountability and rights for injured Albertans, as noted by the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association.

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Auto insurance changes would limit litigation, put ‘care first’

The Alberta government has introduced a bill that aims to change how the province’s auto-insurance system handles injury claims to try to reduce rates.

15 days ago·Canada

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New bill would launch Alberta's overhaul of auto insurance

Bill 47, the Automobile Insurance and Care-First Benefits Act, will move Alberta to what the finance minister describes as a “care first” system, where the majority of injury claims are settled without going to court.

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Alberta puts forward Care-First auto insurance act while critics warn of accountability loss

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Alberta auto insurance overhaul would limit lawsuits to convicted at-fault drivers

Alberta makes overhaul of auto insurance model official with new legislation which would implement a "care-first" model

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Alberta’s Auto Insurance Overhaul: Understanding Bill 47 and the Care First Model - Parlee McLaws LLP

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