Legal Process for Filing a Claim
The first step of filing a personal injury claim is known as the pre-litigation stage. In this stage, your lawyer is talking to the other person's insurance company and gathering evidence to support your claim. Your lawyer will gather information relating to the extra costs you had to incur, medical reports, and how much income you may have lost because of your injuries. All this information helps your lawyer figure out how much compensation you may rightfully deserve.
How long this pre-litigation part lasts can really vary. It could range anywhere from just a few weeks to several years. Sometimes, your case might get sorted out during this stage if the insurance companies are willing to settle. In the event that a fair settlement is not reached, your claim might be subject to
mediation. Mediation is an efficient and less taxing option compared to trial. It offers both you and the opposing party a chance to settle the matter and reach an agreement without stepping into a courtroom. At Litco Law, our personal injury lawyers have been assisting Albertans with all aspects of their personal injury claims for decades.
In Alberta, you generally have up to two years from the date of your accident to file an injury claim, or your right to file a claim is lost forever. There are often other important deadlines or limitations before the two-year mark, so it is a good idea to consult an injury lawyer sooner rather than later.