Jul 20

What are the minimum requirements for auto insurance coverage in Alberta? The coverage that protects the insured from risks of liabilities such as lawsuits, or liability coverage, is mandatory in Alberta. This third-party liability coverage provides $200,000 for any one in accident, although if a claim that involves both bodily and property damage reaches this figure, the payment for damage in property will be capped at $10,000 only. Including rehabilitation, medical expenses covered is up to $50,000. Funeral expense benefits are capped at $5,000. If disability occurs, up to 80% of the person’s gross weekly income is provided up to a maximum of $400 per week. The coverage is up to 104 weeks of total disability. The family is entitles to receive $10,000 in addition to the 20% for each dependent survivor in case of death. The survivor spouse or partner or dependent relative is also entitled to receive $15,000 from auto insurance Alberta and $4,000 for each remaining survivor. Pain and suffering can also be used to sue the driver at fault. They are also given the right to sue for economic loss in excess of no-fault benefits.

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