Category: Personal Injuries

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