An accident can leave you more than just hurt. It can quickly become overwhelming on multiple fronts and lead to uncertainty about what to do next. You may be dealing with painful injuries, financial stress, and missed time at work—all while trying to navigate a complex claims process.
At Litco Law, we’re here to make things easier for you. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about your legal options and how our Red Deer personal injury lawyers can help after an accident. If you decide to work with us, our team-based approach means you have a group of dedicated professionals by your side every step of the way, offering compassionate support, open communication, and clear guidance when you need it most.
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Understanding Personal Injury Claims in Alberta
After an accident, the first and most important thing to think about is your health. Because injury claims involve multiple steps, and we want you to be able to focus on your recovery, a trusted lawyer from our personal injury law firm in Red Deer can handle your claim from start to finish, including:
- File Opening: Our team will notify the Bodily Injury adjuster (for third-party insurance) and they will always communicate through us. We can also assist you with getting your Section B benefits set up with your own insurance.
- During treatment: As you recover, we’ll provide regular updates on your claim every 30 days or less, and a 24-hour response time for messages and questions.
- Case review and records gathering: Your dedicated legal team will request medical records and other documentation to evaluate your claim and send to the insurance company.
- Negotiation: We handle all negotiations with insurance adjusters. Your lawyer will present each offer for your consideration with their advice as to how to proceed throughout the process.
- Litigation: If a resolution is not reached through negotiations, our team files the legal forms to proceed to litigation. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way so you know exactly what to expect.
- Settlement: Once you decide to accept a settlement offer, our team sends the required documents to the defence, processes the settlement, and ensures you are paid as soon as the funds are available.
Types of Injury Claims We Handle in Red Deer
Our skilled team of legal professionals has experience with several types of personal injury claims in Red Deer, including:
- Car accidents: Motor vehicle collisions caused by negligent or reckless drivers
- Truck accidents: Accidents involving personal use trucks, commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, and 18-wheelers
- Bicycle accidents: Collisions that involve cyclists who are injured by careless drivers on the road
- Pedestrian accidents: Accidents that occur while people are walking
- Motorcycle accidents: Collisions involving motorcyclists and irresponsible drivers that result in injuries
- Slip and fall accidents: Falls that occur on another person’s property due to hazards or unsafe conditions
These accidents often lead to expensive medical bills and lost wages, and insurance companies may dispute liability or challenge the extent of your injuries. Our legal team draws on their decades of experience and knowledge of Alberta’s legal system to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Why People in Red Deer Choose Litco Law
Litco Law is Alberta’s trusted, family-owned law firm, proudly serving Albertans since 1976. Our team takes a different approach because we’re Lawyers You’ll Love, and we’ll do everything we can to make your life a little (or a lot) easier. You’ll have your own personal legal team, what we call a “pod,” helping you pursue justice..
We care about the Red Deer community and what matters most to the people we serve. We believe in building trust through transparency, going the extra mile, and creating a personalized experience tailored to your needs.
Balancing the Power
Everything we do at Litco Law revolves around our core purpose: Balance the power between you and the powerful and resourceful insurance companies. This means that we advocate for those who need help, and we take action to level the playing field.
Creating a Support System For Our Clients
When you work with us, you’re supported by your own personal legal team, including lawyers, a case manager, a client care specialist, and a legal assistant. This not only helps to better serve you and keep your claim progressing most efficiently, it allows for genuine connection as we support you through a trying and confusing time.
While you focus on your recovery, we’ll check in with updates at least every 30 days, often sooner, and always respond to your questions within 24 hours, or next business day. You can also view the latest on your claim anytime, anywhere, through our easy-to-use client portal.
You Won’t Pay Us Anything While Your Claim Progresses
It won’t cost you anything to hire Litco Law, and you won’t pay us anything while your claim progresses. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our fee is a percentage of the settlement we recover for you, and you’ll know that percentage before you ever hire us. We will never bill by the hour and will always ensure fair and upfront pricing that’s fully transparent, with no hidden fees or surprises..
Our consultations are always free and allow you the opportunity to understand your rights, options, and what the legal process could look like if you move forward. Connect with us today for free legal answers. We’ll help you find the solution, even if we’re not it.
Hear From Litco Law’s Personal Injury Clients
We’re proud to provide exceptional service in Red Deer and throughout Alberta. See what our clients say about working with our team:
- “These amazing lawyers and their colleagues proved to me that no matter who you are, there are people who will fight for you, even though it seems like it’s over sometimes, it isn’t!!! ” – April B
- “Very reassuring from the first meeting. Everything went according to plan. I was in the loop the entire time. No glitches, smooth as silk. Very little effort on my part for a very favourable outcome.” – C. Sikomas
Compensation That May Be Available After a Red Deer Injury
The full picture of compensation needed after an accident often involves more than just treatment for your physical injuries. For example, you may be entitled to:
- Paramedical bills
- Cost of future medical care
- Current and future lost wages
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Physical pain and trauma
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of intimacy
Identifying the full extent of your losses and how they affect your daily life is key. Our lawyers will ensure that all these factors are considered and accounted for in your claim.
What Could My Personal Injury Claim Be Worth?
There are several factors that could determine how much your personal injury claim is worth. For example, a more severe injury will likely require extensive treatment, rehabilitation, and time away from work as you recover. This can result in higher medical bills, more lost income, and additional pain and suffering, which would then need to be fully realized and understood so that it can be properly accounted for in your settlement.
For example, we hear many stories of people settling quickly. Then, several years down the road, find that they’re still having problems that are often worse than they were right after they were injured. Unfortunately, they can’t go back and claim more after accepting the settlement.
Our focus is on aiding your recovery and protecting your long-term well-being rather than getting a settlement offer right away. This process involves waiting until you have recovered as much as possible to fully understand the long-term effects of your injury. We will help you access the care you need now as we carefully build your claim to include the full value of your current and potential future losses.
What To Do After an Injury in Red Deer, Alberta
If you’re injured in an accident, here are some helpful steps you can take to protect your health, safety, and legal rights:
- Seek medical care for your injury and follow any treatment instructions and advice.
- Notify your own insurance company promptly to report the incident.
- Keep copies of and organize your medical records, treatment documentation, and communication with insurers.
- When possible, gather witness contact information and accident reports.
- File a police report.
- Consider speaking with a trusted personal injury lawyer so you understand your legal options and rights.
Tip:
People hurt in a car accident are under no obligation to give a statement to or accept a settlement offer from the other driver’s insurer.
Our Red Deer Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You Today
We know how difficult an accident can be for individuals and their loved ones. At Litco Law, we can help you get through these challenging times with compassion and support.
Call our Red Deer office at (403) 273-8580 or contact us online today for a free consultation.
Personal Injury Law Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the questions we often get about injury claims. For answers specific to your situation, reach out to our team anytime.
What Information Should I Bring to a Free Personal Injury Consultation?
The more information you have about your accident, the better. If you have them, bring all available insurance documents, accident police reports, medical records, witness details, communication with insurance representatives, and photos or videos of the accident scene.
How Long Do Most Personal Injury Claims Take in Alberta?
Some claims resolve in as little as a few months, while others may take a few years. How long it takes to reach a resolution to your claim will depend on the severity of your injuries, the complexity of the accident, and when you reach your maximum medical improvement (MMI). This is the point when you have recovered as much as possible, allowing your doctors to understand the full impact of your injury and how it can affect your future. This is crucial to ensuring you receive proper compensation, and this can take time.
Do Injury Claims Always Involve Insurance Companies?
Legal claims are always directly against the at-fault party. They may have a contract of insurance with an insurance company to cover their liability, in which case the insurer steps in on their behalf to negotiate and settle (on their behalf).
Automobile insurance is required in Alberta and therefore automobile accidents usually involve an insurance company acting on behalf of the responsible party, however there are exceptions and you may still have the ability to recover compensation even when an insurance company isn’t involved. Speak with us about your specific situation to get more information.
Can I Start a Claim if I’m Still Recovering?
Yes, you can start your claim as soon as possible. Alberta’s limitation period sets a deadline of two years from the date of the accident to file your claim. It can take a while for you to reach maximum medical improvement, which is your peak recovery, but you have up to two years from the date of your accident to file a claim or your right to do so is lost forever. However, it’s important to speak with a lawyer early as it may take time to gather the evidence needed and file the required document.
What if I Can’t Afford Treatment While Waiting for My Claim?
If you’re facing financial struggles after an accident, contact our team today. We can connect you with helpful resources and discuss possible arrangements to help you access medical care while your claim is ongoing.
At Litco Law, consultations are always free. If you choose to work with us, we never bill by the hour, and you won’t pay us anything while your claim progresses. We cover the cost of disbursements while your claim is ongoing, and our fee is a percentage of the settlement we recover for you.
