Car Accidents

When you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, it can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. If it’s your first time filing a car accident claim in Alberta, you may not know what steps to take first, or how to ensure that your claim will be handled fairly.

There are many important things to consider when filing a car accident claim in Alberta. Whether you were involved in a collision with a cyclist in Calgary, a pedestrian incident, or a crash with a motorcycle in the city, speaking to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible is the best first step toward receiving the compensation that you deserve.

Common mistakes made when filing a motor vehicle claim may seriously affect your level of compensation in areas such as:

• Past and future wage loss
• Medical expenses including rehabilitation therapies
• Compensation for family members and caregivers
• Pain and suffering

Our dedicated team of car accident lawyers provides personalized support to our clients, guiding them through the entire claims process from start to finish. We help you find the best medical treatment plan for your injuries and help you get the compensation you deserve, so you can focus your energy on healing and resuming your normal activities.

Common motor vehicle injuries include:

• Brain and head injuries
• Broken bones and other orthopedic injuries
• Chronic myofascial pain syndrome
• Chronic pain
• Cuts and lacerations
• Fibromyalgia
• Loss of limbs
• Neck and Back injuries
• Nerve damage
• Psychological conditions: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
• Soft tissue injuries to ligaments and tendons
• Spinal cord injury, paraplegia and quadriplegia
• Whiplash

Common causes of motor vehicle accidents include:

• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence
• Speeding or driving unpredictably
• Disregard for weather conditions
• Failure to follow traffic rules
• Stopping suddenly and without warning
• Mechanical failure
• Poorly maintained roads or inadequate signage