Seek medical attention quickly and always call 911 for emergency medical care if you or anyone involved in the accident have significant injuries. Even if you do not need hospitalization, we recommend seeing a doctor for an examination as soon as possible; not all injuries or the seriousness of their impacts are immediately visible. Keep written reports from your doctors and health care professionals as these will be critical documentation should you
seek a personal injury claim. There are a few simple, practical things you can do to protect yourself and your rights to proper compensation including:

1. Document and photograph the details of the scene for your police report: Don’t trust your memory after a stressful event; speak to witnesses and request their contact information. Record details including lighting, road and weather conditions. Note any traffic signals or signs at the site of the accident. Photograph all injuries and property damage before leaving the scene if safe to do so. These details will be critical in filing your police report and may prove invaluable in a personal injury claim.
2. Exchange only facts and contact info with the other driver and insurance companies: When you exchange contact and insurance information from the other driver do not engage in discussing potential causes of the accident or who is at fault. Circumstances that you believe may have caused or influenced the accident should only be discussed with legal counsel so your statements cannot be inadvertently used against you. Yes, you do have to report the accident to your insurance company but many people are not aware that they can access legal advice to protect themselves first. Requesting a free consultation with an experienced car accident lawyer at Moustarah and Company before speaking with an adjuster can protect your claim.
3. Stay off social media: be extremely prudent regarding your social media use. Unfortunately, even the most innocent posts, whether related to the car accident or not, can be used against you to compromise a personal injury claim. Don’t allow a snapshot or comment in a moment of time to be used by an insurance company to undervalue the significance of your injury and its impacts. It is best to discuss social media use and its potential legal implications with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Did you know that many settlements offered by insurance companies may significantly undervalue the compensation you deserve? A settlement offer may seem highly attractive and timely when you are in pain and stressed, especially if your incident has caused immediate financial hardship. However, an offer by an insurance company will always have their best interests in mind, not yours.

Our personal injury lawyers in Edmonton at Moustarah & Company has compassion and justice for our clients top of their minds. Additionally, our expert knowledge can properly determine whether a settlement offer is even close to what you are rightfully entitled to under the law. We examine all angles of your claim and the long-term impacts your injuries can have on you and your family. It is important to know you are not obligated to sign any documents or agree to any offers prior to seeking legal advice. Even if you have been in contact with an adjuster already, reach out to us today for a free evaluation of your personal injury settlement offer.

Albertans have a legal right to what is called self-representation for a personal injury claim. However, many people pursue this option to seek damages for a personal injury claim before fully being advised of the potential financial and legal challenges involved in a personal injury claim.

• An experienced personal injury lawyer knows how to utilize their knowledge of the law to maximize the compensation you are entitled to; most self-represented claimants will not have this at their advantage resulting in significantly lower settlements. A lack of legal knowledge can be used as leverage against you by insurance companies and defence counsels.
• Having a personal injury lawyer on your side can allow you to focus on what is most important: recovery from physical, emotional and mental trauma. The stress of navigating the legal system, and communicating with other defence lawyers and insurance companies can be left in the capable hands of someone working for your best interests.
• A supportive legal firm can lessen your financial stress considerably. At Moustarah & Company, you do not pay legal fees until your settlement is reached. Many people are unaware of the significant out-of-pocket legal expenses involved with self-representation. We carry the weight of these expenses for you so you are not taken advantage of or pressured into settling for an unfair offer. Remember most insurance companies or defence can easily afford to delay or offer less than you deserve if it is in their best interests and at your expense. Feel free to contact one of our personal injury lawyers in Edmonton! We are always available to help with your case.

Even if you are considering self-representation, we would be happy to provide a free consultation to discuss the particulars of your case and the options available to you. Contact our personal injury lawyer in Edmonton today!

There are many factors that need to be considered when evaluating how much compensation a person is entitled to. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to fully examine and explain each of these factors as they pertain to your case. Most people are aware that compensation is dependent on the type and severity of the injury but there are many other complex considerations including loss of income, medical expenses, future care requirements and many other long-term impacts on you and your family.

With Moustarah & Company on your side, all medical, familial and occupational impacts will be properly evaluated according to the law to determine the full compensation amount you should be entitled to.

It is also important to consider filing a claim within 2 years from the date you were injured or you may forfeit your rights to file a claim for a car accident or other personal injury.

Of course! At Moustarah & Company, we know that suffering a personal injury can result in job and wage loss as well as many unexpected financial and physical hardships. We want our clients to focus on recovery, not out-of-pocket legal expenses, so we will carry the financial burden for you until your case is won or settled. We use contingency fees which means fees are only paid once a successful outcome for your claim. You are also welcome to a free initial consultation from our personal injury lawyers in Edmonton where you can benefit from our legal advice regarding your case and are under no obligation to hire us.

It is important to us to provide helpful, easy-to-access, information for those impacted by personal injury in the many Alberta service areas we support. We invite you to visit our full FAQ page or see many detailed articles that address
personal injury in our blog.