What is a "Minor Injury"?
"Minor Injury" is a legal term the Alberta Government
created for certain specific injuries from motor vehicle accidents.
If you suffered a sprain, strain, or whiplash-associated disorder,
and the injury does not cause you "serious impairment"
then the injury may be a Minor Injury.
Like Minor Injury, "serious impairment" is a legal
term created by the Alberta Government. The term is broad but, in
general, means that you cannot work, go to school, or take care of
yourself because of the injuries.
How can you tell if your injury is a Minor Injury?
Figuring out if your injury is a Minor Injury can be
complicated. If the injury is not a sprain, strain, or
whiplash-associated disorder then it will not be a Minor Injury.
These types of injuries include fractures, serious traumatic brain
injury, paralysis, or the loss of a limb. In many cases, though, it
will be less obvious, and need a detailed analysis. You will need
to look at factors
