FAQs: Personal Injury

When you’ve been injured in an accident, navigating insurance forms, medical appointments, and strict timelines can feel overwhelming. Injury claims in Alberta can involve legal, medical, and insurance considerations. A personal injury lawyer handles the heavy lifting – gathering evidence and records, working with the insurance, and showing how the

This is a great question, and it’s one we get asked all the time at Litco Law. You might expect the answer to be a resounding “yes,” but in Alberta, nearly all work-related injuries fall under the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). This means that in most cases, you won’t be

If you’ve been injured at work in Alberta, you might be wondering if a personal injury lawyer can help you file a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) claim. It’s a common question, and we’re here to break it down for you. The short answer? No, personal injury lawyers cannot typically assist

The days and weeks following an accident can feel stressful and overwhelming. From physical injuries to medical appointments, the last thing on your mind might be the legal timeline for pursuing a claim. Even if you are unsure if you want to pursue a claim, it is important to know

Injuries can have a significant impact on intimacy. Loss of love, companionship, or physical intimacy is something no couple wants to go through. While we understand that this can be a sensitive and difficult topic, we feel that it’s important to talk about. If your loved one is injured as

In the days and weeks following an injury, you may receive a settlement offer from the insurance company. You may feel pressured to accept their offer or worried that you’ll lose the chance to receive a payout if you don’t accept right away. But you are under no obligation to

Lawyers tend to get a bad rap for being costly. But what many people don’t know is that most injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. In other words, your lawyer doesn’t get paid until (and unless) you get paid. Some firms will charge clients for disbursements during a

We think being educated on how injury claims work is important for everyone, regardless of whether you have an ongoing claim. Knowing what your options are can be life-changing. We asked our lawyers to give us their responses to the top questions people ask about injury claims, so we could

If you’ve hired a lawyer and you are having second thoughts, you aren’t alone. There are several reasons why you may want to call it quits with your lawyer. Examples could include everything from poor communication to unprofessional conduct, or even a personality clash. A lot of people mistakenly think

Our clients feel the difference that Litco Law makes. It’s kind and empathetic lawyers. A responsive legal team. Transparent pricing. An inviting office that is modern, comfortable, and feels just as welcoming as every interaction with our team. But what is it like to be a lawyer at Litco Law?

Are you experiencing emotional distress related to an injury or caused by your accident? If so, you are not alone. Developing anxiety, depression, changes in mood, or post-traumatic stress disorder from a traumatic incident or accident is more common than you might think. At first glance, emotional distress may seem

Ever wish you had a go-to lawyer friend you could call up whenever you have a legal question? While we can’t travel back in time to your college days and tell you to make friends with the law students, our lawyers are ready and willing to answer your legal questions—