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Despite safe driving practices, accidents can still occur when other drivers are careless or distracted. Factors like distracted driving, intoxication, and speeding often cause car accidents. Every year, thousands of drivers are involved in a sudden car collision, resulting in physical injuries, emotional trauma, and the overwhelming task of dealing with medical bills and insurance companies.

Our Medicine Hat motor vehicle accident lawyers understand the issues and setbacks that arise from an accident. We have repeatedly helped our clients secure compensation for their injuries. Let us help you, too; contact us for a free case evaluation.

Determining Fault and the Role of Negligence in a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim in Medicine Hat

While the police may investigate the accident and issue tickets or criminal charges, the insurance company ultimately determines fault. They use their internal rules, police reports, and available evidence to allocate fault. Factors such as driver behaviour and negligence will also be considered. The allocation of fault will determine who is responsible for the accident and impact claimable compensation.

You may still be entitled to pursue compensation even if you are partially responsible. The difference is that when you are partially at fault, the amount of damages claimable will be reduced by the percentage of fault. Our Medicine Hat car accident lawyers understand how fault is allocated and have strategies to navigate no-fault and partial-fault claims. Our team can help you understand your rights and the compensation you can claim in different situations. Schedule a free initial consultation for legal help today.

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Section B Accident Benefits in Medicine Hat

As required by law, all drivers must carry basic auto insurance that provides Section B accident benefits. These benefits provide an added layer of protection by covering expenses such as:

  • Medical and Rehabilitative Expenses;
  • Disability and loss of expenses;
  • Funeral expenses;
  • Grief Counselling; and
  • Death benefits.

These benefits are available regardless of fault and can be accessed for up to two years following the accident. While they can help you manage the costs of an accident, they have a financial cap. If your injuries take longer than two years to heal, require a lot of medical and rehabilitative support, or make it difficult to work, these benefits may not be enough.

There are other ways to pay for your losses, which our motor vehicle accident lawyer can highlight. Contact our Medicine Hat motor vehicle injury lawyers for answers to your burning questions. Schedule a free initial consultation today.

Statute of Limitations for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Medicine Hat

In Medicine Hat, you have two years after an accident to take legal action for your injuries. We understand that engaging in legal action may not be your priority, but don’t delay seeking the compensation you are entitled to, as you could lose your right to sue if you wait too long. Our team is here to ease the litigation process for you as much as possible. We will take the lead role in pursuing your case so you can focus on what matters — recovering from your accident.

Litigation Process Simplified

The motor vehicle accident claim process is time-consuming and complicated. Our car accident lawyers regularly start civil proceedings for motor vehicle accident claims and help with each step of the process so you don’t get overwhelmed. Generally, the litigation process involves the following:

  1. Filing your claim: Our team will prepare a statement of claim, which is the starting point for most cases. This document will outline your case, the essential facts, the losses you incurred, and the claimed damages.
  1. Negotiations for settlement: After a claim is filed, parties will negotiate to reach a settlement throughout the litigation process. If an agreement is reached, the case is settled. Our lawyers will negotiate with the other parties, striving to get you the best settlement possible.
  1. Discovery: Parties will exchange information and evidence. Parties are interviewed under oath about the facts of the case. Our lawyers will prepare you for discovery. Settlement negotiations will continue during this time, and alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, may be used.
  1. Trial: The case will go to trial if a settlement isn’t reached. Our team will present your case to a judge who will make a binding decision. We will only get paid if you are awarded a settlement.

Our firm aims to simplify this complex process. You don’t need to navigate the complex world of litigation alone — we will be on the frontlines to protect your interests and needs. Contact our legal team today for a free initial consultation.

How Our Medicine Hat Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers Can Help

Since 1959, our firm has advanced motor vehicle accident claims to help clients recover. We have always stood by those wronged and believe you shouldn’t be held responsible for the actions of others. That’s why our firm has spent its entire history fighting to protect the wrongfully harmed.

Putting the pieces back together after an accident is tiring, and fighting for compensation is even more so. This is why our Medicine Hat lawyers are here to help you. Let us leverage our skills and resources to do the heavy lifting while you focus on moving forward. Contact us today to learn more about how our firm can help you.

Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents Our Firm Can Assist With

At Preszler Injury Lawyers, we strive to challenge ourselves and expand our legal repertoire by taking on a wide range of legal cases to ensure that our clients’ unique needs are fulfilled. Our firm has a positive track record in handling complex motor vehicle accident claims.

We have secured compensation for many clients and helped them put their accidents behind them. Common cases we handle include:

  • Passenger Vehicles (whether leased, rented, or owned);
  • Cargo Trucks;
  • 18-wheelers and flatbed trucks;
  • Heavy Duty Commercial vehicles;
  • Boats (including jet skis);
  • Motorcycles and E-bikes;
  • Public Transportation;
  • Bicycles;
  • Pedestrians;
  • ATVs;
  • Snowmobiles;
  • Aircraft; and
  • More.

We have worked on my unique types of cases over our long-standing history. We are eager to play a role in helping you recover. Contact our firm today for a free initial consultation to discuss how we can better serve your needs and help you get the compensation you deserve.

Resources Available to Medicine Hat Locals

It can be easy to feel alone and helpless after a motor vehicle accident. Our staff prioritizes your recovery, which is why we have dedicated resources to help you get the treatment you need. The following list of resources is publicly available for you to check out while deciding whether to bring a claim forward. These resources are not a partner or affiliate of our firm and are only listed for your convenience:

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Proud to be one of Canada’s oldest personal injury law firms. The firm was founded in 1959 and has now grown to numerous offices across Canada. We have cumulatively secured over $1 billion for thousands of Canadians and are proud to maintain a high standard for our professional services without compromising on care or compassion.

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Commonly Asked car accident Questions

Here are our most asked questions on car accident claims.

You can claim compensation for pain and suffering, past wage loss, future wage loss, out-of-pocket expenses, expected future cost of care, loss of housekeeping capacity and an in-trust claim for people who have gone above and beyond to care for you when you were injured.

Personal injury lawsuits require technical skills to be advanced properly. A personal injury lawyer can help by making sure the legal and evidentiary parts of your case are being properly advanced. This allows you to concentrate on going to treatments and getting better.

Yes, if they are injured in an accident or are making a claim for wrongful death due to a close family member dying in a car accident. If your family member was not injured in the accident, aside from wrongful death claims, there are limited avenues to sue an at-fault driver.

Most people injured in car accidents have access to Section B benefits. These are no-fault benefits that pay for treatment, medication, and other health-related expenses. No-fault benefits can also provide disability coverage if you are disabled from working.

Yes, most of the time. If you cannot work after an accident, several sources of benefits might be available to you. You may have disability coverage through your work or employment insurance. If you do not, then in most cases, you will qualify for Section B benefits. If your disability is prolonged and indefinite, you may qualify for CPP disability benefits as well.

Each case is different. In a serious motor vehicle accident case, we must know how your recovery will be before we can value the case. This can sometimes take a couple of years before we know for sure. It is generally a mistake to settle your claim too early. Early settlements typically assume a full recovery without setbacks. We want to avoid situations where you settle your case early, and those assumptions turn out to be wrong.

Yes. First, any medical expenses covered by Section B that are not claimed in the lawsuit can be recovered as you go. Any medical expenses that were medically justified and reasonable, over and above Section B benefits, can be claimed in the lawsuit. This usually includes treatment and medications that exceed the Section B limits.

After ensuring your safety and health are accounted for, you must obtain the identification, insurance, and licence plate of the other vehicles and drivers involved in the accident. Obtain the contact details of any witnesses, as determining fault for an accident is a significant part of the case. The accident should be reported to your insurer promptly.

If you were uninsured, you will not have access to Section B benefits, but you can still make an at-fault claim against the other driver if they were at fault for the accident. If the other driver is uninsured, you will have access to your own Section B benefits. If the uninsured driver was at fault, you can make a claim against the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Program.

Yes. Emotional distress almost always follows physical distress and is a common injury in motor vehicle accident claims. Sometimes, emotional distress is more serious and can lead to a diagnosable psychiatric condition. Motor vehicle accidents can also be traumatic and can cause trauma-induced distress disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

The claims process for pedestrians and cyclists is similar to accidents between vehicles. In fact, sometimes pedestrians and cyclists can run into trouble if they do not take the same steps to obtain the other driver’s ID, insurance and licence plate. Section B benefits are still generally available except in rare situations.

Yes. Most people have some underlying health conditions. If those conditions include pain, particularly neck or back pain, they are especially vulnerable to an aggravation of those conditions. While insurance companies will try to use pre-existing conditions as a defence to a personal injury claim, people with pre-existing conditions are easier to injure and, take longer to heal and can sustain life-altering aggravations from motor vehicle accidents.

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