After a motor vehicle accident in Edmonton, Alberta, Watchmaker Law is fully equipped to provide quality personal injury representation to you and your family at a time that can be very difficult and confusing. Our representation of individuals and families that have been involved in motor vehicle accidents in Edmonton, Alberta typically starts with a free consultation. The consultation is typically in person, but it can also be virtual if the situation requires it. In this blog, we provide more information on what to expect during the free accident legal consultation. We understand that this might be the first time that you are interacting with a lawyer, so we want to make the experience as seamless as possible.
Location
Firstly, our personal injury lawyers will travel to you regardless of where you are located all across Alberta. This is one of the premium services provided by our legal team. We understand that after your motor vehicle accident in Alberta, you may not be in a position to travel to our downtown Edmonton office to meet with us due to your injuries.
So, we have resources to travel and meet with you at a location of your choice and convenience. Our lawyers are available to meet with you at a coffee shop, public location or the comfort of your home, again depending on your comfort level. Typically, the free consultation for your personal injury law case will occur at one of our offices.
Paperwork required
Before your free consultation with one of our personal injury lawyers, you should gather all the information you may have in relation to the accident, including but not limited to: pictures you may have taken from the scene of the accident, insurance and other identifying information of the other driver, street information including relevant traffic and street signs.
Your lawyer may need this information to get your claim opened and the initial required administrative steps carried out in your case. Confirm from your personal injury lawyer first, what information is required during the consultation and make sure you take this information with you to the initial free consultation.
Duration
Depending on the complexity of your case, your free personal injury consultation should be between 60-90 minutes. This time frame may be shorter or longer depending on a number of factors. Some of the factors that could affect the duration are:
• Number of persons involved in the accident.
• Potential liability issues.
• Number of insurance companies involved.
• Previous accidents to discuss during the free consultation.
• Pre-existing medical issues to review.
These are just a few issues that may extend or shorten the duration of your free consultation. There may be other issues to review and discuss that may come up at any time during the consultation. Your experienced personal injury lawyer will highlight specific issues that warrant closer review and discussion during the free consultation.
Accident Details
Once you are all settled, your experienced personal injury lawyer will ask you to provide a detailed account of the accident to the best of your knowledge. Be rest assured that all that is required is your recollection to the best of your memory and ability. At Watchmaker Law our legal team understands that you may not have a full recollection the events that led to the accident due to memory lapses and/or concussion or TBI- Brain injury. So just provide as much information as you can remember.
Your experienced personal injury lawyer will still conduct investigation of the accident and will eventually piece together other pieces of evidence that may not be readily available at the time of your free personal injury consultation. So, during the free consultation following your car accident in Edmonton, do your best to remember as much as you can about the circumstances of the accident but do not be too worried if you do not have all the minute details down.
Injury List
You will then be asked to provide a list of your symptoms. I encourage my clients and potential clients to list all their symptoms which are subjective complaints such as pain, soreness and discomfort. If a medical professional has informed you of an objective diagnosis, then feel share this with your lawyer as well.
For example, if a doctor has informed you that you that you sustained a concussion or a fracture, mention this to your lawyer as well. This list is to simply give your lawyer a good sense of the injuries that you may have sustained. It is not intended to be exhaustive or conclusive. After your initial consultation, you may find that you notice more symptoms and injuries as time goes on. Let your lawyer know as well. Try to inform your lawyer of these additional issues as soon as possible.
Contract Review
Your injury lawyer will go through the Contingency Fee Agreement with you. Watchmaker Law offers a contingency fee agreement which means that the lawyer does not get paid until the end of the case when the insurance company of the at-fault party has paid the compensation for the loss and damage sustained. Watchmaker Law’s Contingency Fee Agreement is clear and straightforward. Your lawyer will review any potential issues that could complicate your case and how that would affect the terms of your contract.
In conclusion, at Watchmaker Law, you can expect a personalized free personal injury consultation. Your lawyer will listen to your concerns and what you are looking to achieve by pursuing a personal injury claim. Your lawyer will provide an honest and straight forward view of your case and what you can expect from the case in terms of duration and process.
The one question your personal injury lawyer cannot answer is the exact amount you can expect to get from the case. Several factors can influence the amount of your compensation including but not limited to the length of time you go to treatments, pre-existing medical issues you may have prior to the accident and the impact of the injuries on your ability to perform your activities of daily living.
If you have sustained a personal injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, reach out to us at Watchmaker Law as soon as possible to schedule your free consultation. Our office can be reached at 587-850-2899. Or you can chat with us now in the chat box on the home page.
