FAQs: Personal Injury

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—

If you’ve been injured in an accident, or if you’re just curious about the ins and outs of Personal Injury law, you may be thinking: “What does a Personal Injury lawyer really do, anyway? Should I bother hiring one?” Keep reading for an explanation on when you should talk to

Whether you’re dealing with a divorce or trying to recover after an accident left you injured (or both), we understand that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You may be going through a difficult time, feeling skeptical, and looking for a law firm you can trust… but Litco Law will be

At Litco Law, we take care of the legal work and the paperwork so you can take care of what’s important: yourself and your family. So if you haven’t heard from us lately in the midst of an ongoing file, you can take comfort knowing we are working hard behind

If you’ve filed a claim for Personal Injury, or you are thinking of making a claim, you may be wondering if you’ll have to pay GST on your settlement. This is a great question, and it’s one with a simple answer (which we love!). As a client, you’ll never pay

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Ask a Litco Bro! In this series, Litco Law’s CEO and seasoned Personal Injury lawyer, Todd Litwiniuk, answers your most burning legal questions. Today, Todd gives us the lowdown on general damages— what they are, how they are calculated, and what to

If you’re considering filing a Personal Injury claim, you may be wondering it’s possible for the other party to turn around and make a counter claim against you. The thought of being sued by the person you’re filing an injury claim against raises worry for some people but, in reality,

A highly effective and less stressful alternative to ongoing litigation, mediation may give you and the opposing party the opportunity to reach a settlement without ever having to see the inside of a courtroom. You’ll both select a mediator who is impartial and will be able to ensure that the

The first and most important thing is your health. Go see your family doctor right away, even if you think you’re fine. Adrenaline masks pain and can be your best friend in the moment, but your worst enemy for disguising how badly you’ve been injured. It can take hours, days,

That’s a great question, and it’s one we get asked all the time here at Litco Law. For most people, the idea of questioning conjures up anxiety-inducing images of being interrogated in a courtroom. But what you’re usually seeing on TV is a highly sensationalized trial– which is actually very

One of our most frequently asked questions is, “Do you offer free consultations?” The answer is yes! But is this common among Alberta personal injury lawyers? Many people, when they think of lawyers, think of expensive legal fees, high costs, and big bills. And it’s true that most lawyers are