If you’re an American driving in Canada, nothing can put a damper on your trip quite like a car accident. Even more so if you’re in Quebec, where the no-fault public insurance system can create significant uncertainty about your rights and recourse after a crash. Fortunately, if you are in a car accident across the border, our dedicated team at Shaheen & Gordon is ready to help you evaluate your options.
Car Accidents in Quebec and the SAAQ
If you’re involved in an accident in Quebec, you are likely to hear from the SAAQ.
Established in 1978, the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec, or SAAQ, is a government agency that provides no-fault insurance to all provincial citizens pursuant to the law of Quebec. Also known as the Quebec Automobile Insurance Corporation, they serve as the providers and managers of Quebec’s singular auto insurance policy.
Unlike traditional tort law in the United States, SAAQ’s insurance plan is primarily based on the “no-fault” principle. Because of this, it can be considerably more difficult to hold another driver accountable for a crash in Quebec than it is in the US.
This makes it all the more important to talk to an attorney with awareness of the post-accident process on both sides of the border.
Call a Lawyer
It can be jarring and complex to handle a car accident across the border, but you don’t have to face it alone. If you are a resident of the United States and you have been injured in a car accident in Quebec, contact us today to discuss your options. Call (800) 451-1002 or reach out online to speak with a lawyer who can help you through this challenging situation.
The attorneys at Shaheen & Gordon are not licensed to practice law in Canada.
