CAR/AUTO ACCIDENT

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Motor Vehicle Accidents are a common occurrence on the roads and highways of Alberta and can result in a wide variety of injuries such as whiplash, fractured bones, torn muscles and ligaments as well injuries of the brain and spinal cord as well as have fatal results for Alberta residents.

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to receive substantial compensation and our expert personal injury lawyers are ready to speak with you at a moment’s notice. Contact one of our local Barapp Law Alberta Lawyers for a free, no obligation consultation. We will go over all the details, identity appropriate coverage, explain your options and ensure that your rights are protected.

Medical and rehabilitation costs will be covered up to $50,000.00. Furthermore, damage to your vehicle may also be covered under your policy’s the Collision coverage.

In the event where the accident was not your fault, you are entitled to seek compensation from the at-fault driver and consequently their 3-rd party liability coverage. By law, every driver in Alberta must have 3-rd party coverage which ensures that you receive compensation for injuries, medical costs and vehicle damage, as well as reimbursement of your collision coverage deductible.

In the event where the other driver does not have valid insurance, you are still covered by the Underinsured Motorist Protection for up to $200,000.00 or more. In cases where you cannot find the person who caused the accident or in the event of a Hit-and-Run, you have access to the $200,000.00 through Unidentified Motorist Protection.

Despite every motor vehicle driver’s responsibility to carry auto insurance in Alberta, oftentimes people ignore that requirement which means injury victims are left to navigate the insurance and legal systems on their own in order to determine the amount of compensation they are potentially entitled to receive. Even with this system in place, it doesn’t necessarily work for you and you must know exactly what steps to take, and in which order just to be able to receive the benefits that you are entitled to by law.

When the pain and stress of the injuries sustained in the accident are compounded by the complicated, confusing and intimidating process of filing a personal injury claim in Alberta, people tend to get overwhelmed which further delays their access to much needed medical treatment and rehabilitation. One of the key components of a successful personal injury case is the evidence – so it is important to gather and preserve as much information as possible.

The following steps must be taken as soon as possible after receiving medical attention:

1. Get the insurance information as well as the contact information of the parties involved as well as any potential witnesses.
2. Contact the police and file a report, make sure to receive at least 2 copies for your records.
3. Take photographs of the accident area, your injuries, and anything else that you feel may be relevant to your case such as the conditions of the tires of the vehicle that hit you, the road conditions of the accident location, etc.

The difference between knowing and not knowing your rights can mean having immediate access to treatment or being buried under confusing paperwork thus delaying your recovery and return to your pre-accident activities. An experienced personal injury lawyer can successfully navigate the system and represent you against insurance companies in order to investigate the facts, get to the truth and ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.

At Barapp Law firm our client’s come first, where you don’t pay unless we win your case and you receive compensation. If you or a loved one were involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer as early as possible as it is never too early to know what your rights are. Contact us today for a consultation and speak to local lawyer who assess your case for free, there are no obligations.