Month: September 2017

The personal injury process can be complex. You may find it especially difficult to navigate the process while you are injured without the help of a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer. To get started, some common questions about a personal injury claim are provided here.

How Long Do I have to Submit a Claim?

Excepting rare cases, you have two years after your injury to submit your claim. However, you also need to account for the time it takes to find a lawyer, meet with the lawyer, and to prepare, serve, and file your claim.

Even if it seems that there is plenty of time, it is wise to start your claim early. Gathering documents and running tests while your injury is fresh will allow you to explain your case more clearly. Memories fade, defendants sometimes move, your financial circumstances can change, and you will likely want your settlement as quickly as possible.

Contact Schnell Hardy Jones LLP, personal injury lawyers in Red Deer, Alberta

If you have been injured and are ready to speak to a lawyer, a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer at our law firm can assist you. We can discuss your specific case with you. Contact us to arrange your free initial consultation at 1-888-342-7405.

The personal injury process can be complex. You may find it especially difficult to navigate the process while you are injured without the help of a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer. To get started, some common questions about a personal injury claim are provided here.

Do I Need a Lawyer? Can’t I Do This Myself?

Alberta’s courts are complicated, and a first-time litigant will face a dizzying array of new vocabulary, extensive paperwork and demands on their time. Even once you determine which documents to submit, where to appear, and what to produce, presenting it in the most convincing way is a skill that takes years to master.

Lawsuits can seem expensive, which is why our law firm in Red Deer provides services on a contingency fee basis. We get compensated only if you do and only when the settlement funds are provided. As an injured person, this means that you do not need to take on a loan or have cash on hand to pursue a lawsuit.

Trusting your injury case to a personal injury lawyer will save you countless hours, give you a better chance of receiving a settlement, and is likely to result in a larger settlement than on your own.

Contact Schnell Hardy Jones LLP, personal injury lawyers in Red Deer, Alberta

If you have been injured and are ready to speak to a lawyer, a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer at our law firm can assist you. We can discuss your specific case with you. Contact us to arrange your free initial consultation at 1-888-342-7405.

The personal injury process can be complex. You may find it especially difficult to navigate the process while you are injured without the help of a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer. To get started, some common questions about a personal injury claim are provided here.

How Long Does the Process Take?

The amount of time needed to settle a case depends on many factors. Accepting an insurer’s “low-ball” offer could take only weeks, but is not advisable. Cases where fault or the extent of injuries are uncertain are unlikely to be settled before these issues are made clear. Cases involving large sums of money use a more stringent procedure and attract more resources from insurers. Time frames may come down to something as arbitrary as the opposing insurer’s policy, as some take a harder position than others to offering compensation.

During the settlement process, the parties and their lawyers will exchange offers in an attempt to settle the case, guided by the damages they estimate would result if the case were to be brought to court.

If your case proceeds to trial, litigation can take several years. In both cases above, the judgment was not given for seven years after the injury.

If your claim is for less than $50,000, you can use Alberta’s Provincial (Small Claims) court to expedite the resolution greatly.

In short, the time frame for a personal injury case ranges from months to years, with extended disputes being the norm.

Contact Schnell Hardy Jones LLP, personal injury lawyers in Red Deer, Alberta

If you have been injured and are ready to speak to a lawyer, a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer at our law firm can assist you. We can discuss your specific case with you. Contact us to arrange your free initial consultation at 1-888-342-7405.

The personal injury process can be complex. You may find it especially difficult to navigate the process while you are injured without the help of a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer. To get started, some common questions about a personal injury claim are provided here.

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