If you’ve been injured in an accident in Edmonton, the weeks and months that follow can feel overwhelming. You may be dealing with pain, missed work, mounting expenses, and the stress of navigating insurance—all while trying to heal. It’s a lot to carry on your own. You deserve support, clarity, and a legal team that makes the process feel easier, not harder.
At Litco Law, our Edmonton personal injury lawyers are here to help you understand your rights, your options, and what comes next. We offer free, no-obligation consultations where you can ask questions, get honest answers, and feel confident about your next steps—whether you choose to work with us or not.
If you do decide to move forward with our team, we provide compassionate, award-winning representation focused on guiding you through the claim process, reducing stress wherever possible, and helping you pursue the compensation you need to move forward with your life.
Get answers to the following topics and questions:
- Understanding Personal Injury Claims in Edmonton
- How Our Accident Lawyers in Edmonton Can Assist With Your Claim
- Determining Liability in Personal Injury Claims
- What Compensation May Be Available to Me After an Edmonton Accident?
- Steps to Take After a Personal Injury in Edmonton
- Edmonton Personal Injury FAQs
- Our Edmonton Legal Team Can Help You Today
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Understanding Personal Injury Claims in Edmonton
In Alberta, people who are injured because of someone else’s carelessness may be able to pursue what is called a “personal injury claim.” This is a legal process in which one or more parties (the “plaintiffs”) sue one or more parties (the “defendants”) for compensation. In other words, injured individuals may be able to seek financial relief for the hardships they face when someone else has caused their injuries.
While you have the right to pursue a legal claim, it can be challenging without prior experience. Hiring a lawyer can help protect your rights and may make it easier to recover the compensation you deserve.
Our injury claim lawyers in Edmonton can assist people who were hurt in motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, or other types of accidents, balancing the power between our clients and the insurance companies they’re going up against.
Types of Edmonton Injury Claims We Handle
Whether you need guidance with your Section B benefits after a car accident or are looking for a trusted slip and fall lawyer in Edmonton after falling in a store, our team has the experience and resources to help.
Our Edmonton personal injury lawyers have handled many different types of accident claims, including:
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Bus accidents
- Brain injury accidents
- Car accidents
- Car rental accidents
- Dirt bike accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Fatal accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises liability accidents
- Recreational vehicle (RV) accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Snowmobile accidents
- Truck accidents
How Our Accident Lawyers in Edmonton Can Assist With Your Claim
Since 1976, our trusted, family-owned law firm has proudly served clients in Edmonton and throughout Alberta. From the beginning, our goal has been to fight for fairness and advocate for those who need our help, and we feel privileged to do that every day.
Our Team-Based Approach
When you work with Litco Law, you don’t just get a lawyer. You get your own personal legal team, what we call a “pod,” that is by your side every step of the way. This typically includes two lawyers, a case manager, a client care specialist, and a legal assistant who work together to create a personalized and supportive environment built around your needs.
Transparent Pricing With No Hidden Fees
Our legal team offers free consultations to answer your questions and provide guidance on how you can move forward. If you decide to work with us, we never bill by the hour, and you won’t pay us anything while your claim progresses. Our fee is a percentage of the settlement we recover for you, and you’ll know that percentage before you ever hire us.
Hear From Our Personal Injury Clients
We put the client experience at the centre of everything we do. When we get client testimonials like these, it reminds us that what we do makes a difference in people’s lives:
- “The team at Litco Law has gone above and beyond to be informative at every step along the journey of my car accident recovery. I highly recommend them.” – Leah B.
- “Litco Law has extremely good communication throughout your case and helps you understand every little thing on every step of it. Couldn’t recommend them enough.” – Jordan R.
Determining Liability in Personal Injury Claims
Determining liability means identifying who may be legally responsible for your injuries by showing that they were careless or reckless (negligent). However, someone being negligent doesn’t always mean they did something careless or reckless. Sometimes negligence comes from inaction or not doing something. To support your claim, an experienced lawyer will establish elements of negligence, including:
- Duty of care: Did the at-fault party have a legal duty to act in a certain way? For example, a driver has a duty to follow traffic laws.
- Breach of duty: Did the at-fault party fail to follow, or act on, that duty? This could be a driver speeding or running a red light.
- Causation: Did the at-fault party’s failure lead to your injuries? For example, the speeding driver lost control of their vehicle and caused the car accident.
- Losses: Did you suffer harm? This may include physical, financial, and emotional harm.
Showing that another person or party is responsible for what happened isn’t always a straightforward process. It helps if a lawyer can gather and preserve important evidence soon after the accident, including accident reports, medical records, and witness statements.
What Compensation May Be Available to Me After an Edmonton Accident?
A serious accident and the resulting injuries can affect you in more ways than one. Along with physical pain, you may face expensive medical bills, lost income, emotional trauma, and the potential impact on loved ones who become caregivers or are affected by loss of intimacy or other shifts in the relationship.
If someone else’s negligence contributed to your accident, compensation may be available for your financial losses and physical and emotional suffering, including:
- Current medical bills
- Cost of future medical care
- Lost wages
- Loss of future income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
How your injuries affect your future and your overall quality of life matters. This is why accepting a settlement too quickly is not always in your best interest. A lawyer can help you determine when it may be a good time to pursue settlement of your claim.
Steps to Take After a Personal Injury in Edmonton
After an accident, there are steps you can take to prioritize your health and protect your right to claim compensation. Some things to keep in mind after an accident include:
- If required, call 911 for immediate medical assistance.
- Report the accident to the police and your insurance company.
- If you are able and it is safe to do so, take pictures or video of the accident scene and gather witness contact information.
- Follow through with all treatments and medical advice from your doctor.
- Consider speaking with a personal injury lawyer in Alberta to learn about your legal options.
We understand that it’s not always possible to get details from the accident scene or follow through with these steps when dealing with serious injuries. Our lawyers know how to collect evidence that will support your claim, even if time has passed since the accident. Contact us to discuss your situation and how we might be able to help you.
Edmonton Personal Injury FAQs
Below are answers to some of the questions we often hear about personal injury claims. To get answers specific to your situation, reach out to our team at any time.
What Information Should I Bring to a Free Personal Injury Consultation?
Any information about the accident can be helpful during your free consultation. Pictures of the accident scene, your medical records, documentation of lost wages, and other details can help the legal professional get a better understanding of what happened.
Even if you don’t have or are missing some of the above information, you should still seek out an initial consultation. If you decide to move forward with hiring a lawyer, they will gather evidence and help build your claim on your behalf.
How Long Do Most Personal Injury Claims Take in Alberta?
Alberta has strict limitation periods for personal injury claims. In most cases, you have up to two years from the date of the incident to file a claim. There are some exceptions to this deadline, so it’s best to speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, even if you’re unsure about your claim.
Do Injury Claims Always Involve Insurance Companies?
Almost all personal injury claims in Alberta involve insurance companies. Whether you’re claiming Section B benefits through your own insurance or are going through the negligent party’s insurance coverage, insurance adjusters will be involved.
We understand that dealing with insurance representatives on your own can be confusing and frustrating. Our team will take care of communications with the negligent party’s insurance and will advocate for you so that the insurance company understands the full scope of your losses and suffering.
Can I Start a Claim if I’m Still Recovering?
Yes, you can initiate a personal injury claim while you’re still recovering from your injuries. It’s best to reach out as soon as possible after an accident to get the process started, since your lawyer can start building your case while you are still going through the recovery process.
What if I Can’t Afford Treatment While Waiting for My Claim?
If you’re struggling to access treatment, a personal injury lawyer can possibly help you explore available resources or different options for affordable treatment.
While your claim progresses, our team covers the cost of disbursements, which are expenses for things like court filing, police reports, medical records, and other fees, to help ease your financial burden. Your only focus during this time should be your recovery, while we handle the legal work.
Our Edmonton Legal Team Can Help You Today
When a serious accident turns your life upside down, Lawyers You’ll Love are ready to help. Our legal team is here to handle every step of your claim from start to resolution, so you can focus on what matters most—your health and recovery. Our team will go above and beyond to support you and fight for the best possible outcome for your Edmonton accident claim.
Call (403) 273-8580 or contact us online for a free consultation with our legal team. We can speak over the phone, via virtual meetings, at our Edmonton office location, or at a location that is most convenient for you.
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