Category: Personal Injuries

Choosing the right type of lawyer to handle your personal injury claim

Not all lawyers are the same

After a motor vehicle accident, many injured accident victims may be tempted to call any lawyer they happen to know, regardless of what kind of law that lawyer practices, to see if they can get advice regarding their injuries and their rights.  Most general lawyers are smart enough to know what they don’t know and, if they don’t practice personal injury law, they will refer their client to a lawyer who has practice experience in the area of motor vehicle accident claims. However, some lawyers dabble in personal injury law and may decide to keep the claim for themselves. Continue reading

Personal Injury Law: How Do I Know if I Deserve Money for my Injury?

It is not always exactly clear to an injury victim whether they have standing to file a legal claim following an accident. There are specific rules to this determination and many times it takes consultation with a personal injury attorney regarding potential material case facts. Regardless of the situation, it is always necessary to retain an experienced personal injury attorney when injuries are significant and the case could be a high-value claim. Personal injury claims are often strongly contested, and having an effective and knowledgeable attorney can be the difference in actually being made whole or merely receiving a low settlement offer from the respondent insurance company adjuster. Continue reading

How to Increase the Chances to Win Your Personal Injury Claim

There are multiple steps that can be taken in order to ensure you have the highest chance to win your personal injury claim.

Act fast.

A personal injury lawyer is best able to help you directly in the aftermath of an accident or incident. It’s best to call a personal injury lawyer ASAP.

Get as much good evidence as possible.

The more details you can provide—the better. Strong evidence and details go hand in hand. Take lots of photos—of the site, of the aftermath, of the surrounding area, of the damage.

Begin medical treatment right away.

The longer you wait, the more uncertain insurance companies will be that you were actually badly injured. Continue reading

How to File a Personal Injury Claim

If you have been injured in a motor-vehicle accident, or hurt through the use of a product or another’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. An insurance company may offer you a settlement, but a personal injury lawyer will seek full compensation for the true extent of your injuries, including out-of-pocket expenses and future hardships. Each situation is different and talking with an experienced lawyer at Cummings Andrews Mackay LLP will help you determine what you may be able to claim.

The steps below are important to note if you’ve recently been in an accident as they must be put into action immediately following an injury:

  1. Contact the authorities and provide the required information to complete an accident report;
  2. Inform your insurance company of the accident;
  3. Seek medical assistance immediately following an accident;
  4. Contact a personal injury lawyer to maximize compensation.
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10 Problems with Personal Injury Claims

An experienced lawyer at CAM LLP will lessen a lot of the stress surrounding the processes of an injury claim; however, there are a several circumstances that can cause problems with claiming for a personal injury caused by another’s negligence.

The following list includes the top 10 problems with a personal injury claim that you need to consider after an accident:

1. Limitation period

Personal Injury claims must be filed within a specific time-frame. In Edmonton, Alberta, a claim must be filled within 2 years of the accident; however, each accident is specific to its situation, therefore some claims must be filled in less than 2 years. Continue reading

Standard Steps in a Personal Injury Claim

A personal injury claim may be settled at any stage of the proceedings. As the value of the claim is dependent upon the severity and duration of the injury, however, we usually recommend that a claim not be settled until the injury is fully resolved, or until a doctor has given a firm and reliable prognosis.

Preliminary Steps

Typically, the first step we take is to gather information. Liability will be investigated by obtaining police reports, witness statements, vehicle damage information, etc. Later on, once your physicians and other caregivers have had an opportunity to fully assess your injuries, we will request medical reports. Continue reading