What Do I Get for a Car Accident

WHAT DO I GET FOR A CAR ACCIDENT?

How much do I get for a car accident?

It depends. It can range from $0 to millions of dollars. The first question most lawyers - as well as insurance adjusters - will ask you is:Were you hurt?

While many people are initially focused on the losses of their damaged car/property, and lost time, Personal Injury Lawyers are primarily interested in what bodily injuries you have suffered as a result of your motor vehicle accident; and Who was at fault? These are the most important questions lawyers are seeking the answers to.

The next two questions a lawyer usually wants answered are: When and Where did your accident happen? The answers to these questions will help your lawyer determine if you have a valid legal claim in this jurisdiction for monetary damages or compensation.

There are many other questions your lawyer will have for you, but the one thing they can’t honestly answer is the precise amount your claim is worth. Why? Because there are just too many variables that occur over a long period of time that will ultimately determine the extent of your injuries and the compensation you are entitled to.

But can’t a lawyer just give me a ballpark figure?

Sometimes. While some lawyers may give you a ballpark range of what you can expect for general or non-pecuniary damages (pain and suffering), there are many other considerations that go beyond this amount when assessing the quantum (totality) of damages you are entitled to for your injuries. Most lawyers are very aware that guessing or providing exaggerated amounts can lead to serious consequences before their professional regulating authority, so they will avoid guessing.

Can’t I just use an amount the lawyer tells me my claim is worth to settle directly with the insurance company?

You could try, and the insurance company may even encourage you to settle on your own, but there is no doubt that you will end up with substantially less in compensation than what a lawyer could get you. Why? Because ultimately the insurance company holds all the cards if you attempt to take them on by yourself. The insurance company will gather all the information they can to minimize their payout. The insurance company also knows that you don’t have the knowledge or means to hold them accountable before a court of law. You may even end up ruining a valid claim and end up getting nothing. Remember, it’s not your “negotiation skills” that matter, it’s the documented expert evidence you can present, and the level of legal expertise, that will ultimately make an insurance company pay-up.

Insurance adjusters are not on your side. Have you ever called your insurance company to make a claim? If you have, you might have noticed that the first question they ask is “Was anyone hurt?”. This is not by accident. Insurance companies are designed to make money for their shareholders NOT get you the full compensation you deserve. They will gather as much information as possible about your injuries so they can minimize the amount they will have to pay you. That is why it’s important to make your first call to your lawyer at Braithwaite Boyle for a free consultation. We have a team approach that will ensure you get the medical treatment and various expert specialists' reports that will ensure you get the full compensation you deserve.

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The fastest way to get answers to your personal injury questions is to call us now at 1-800-661-4902 and speak directly with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. Braithwaite Boyle's injury lawyers are available extended hours to answer your personal injury questions at a time that is convenient for you. It's always a free initial consultation and you'll be connected directly with one of our lawyers in our Edmonton, Calgary or Red Deer offices. If now is not a convenient time to call, we also allow you to schedule your free telephone consultation through our online booking system.

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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident, contact the Braithwaite Boyle Accident Injury Law Firm today. We’ve been serving Alberta, Yukon, and Northwest Territories for over 30 years.

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Braithwaite Boyle Building
11816 – 124 ST NW
Edmonton, AB T5L 0M3
Phone
780-451-9191
800-661-4902

Calgary

Braithwaite Boyle Centre
#200, 1701 Centre St.
Calgary, AB T2E 7Y2
Phone
403-230-8088
877-230-0091

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Braithwaite Boyle Office
3401 Gaetz Ave
Red Deer, AB T4N 3Y3
Phone
403-346-9222
877-314-0123

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THREE ALBERTA LOCATIONS:
Braithwaite Boyle Building
11816 – 124 ST NW
Edmonton, AB T5L 0M3
Phone
780-451-9191
800-661-4902

Braithwaite Boyle Centre
#200, 1701 Centre St.
Calgary, AB T2E 7Y2
Phone
403-230-8088
877-230-0091

Braithwaite Boyle Office
3401 Gaetz Ave
Red Deer, AB T4N 3Y3
Phone
403-346-9222
877-314-0123

Email: help@accidentinjurylawyer.com

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