Matt, Edmonton
Red Deer Personal Injury Lawyers
& Injury Law Advice in Central Alberta
At Martin G. Schulz & Associates, we want you to understand that the law is on your side— if you’ve been left with an injury, it is your right to seek justice and compensation for your suffering.
Even if you or a loved one’s injuries seem to be insignificant on the surface, leaving it untreated can cause irreparable damage to:
- Your quality of life
- Your physical state of wellbeing
- Your finances should the injury turn out to be more severe than initially thought
- Your mental wellbeing should the accident result in additional problems down the road
- And more
An Award-Winning Personal Injury Team
Our Red Deer law firm focuses on ensuring that you have the right help you need when you’re making your personal injury claim. Our lawyers are here to assist and provide valuable legal aid should you wish to schedule a consultation. We understand that your personal injury has left a huge mark in your life; that is why we work hard to ensure that you're well taken care of when fighting for a fair and just resolution for your case.
When it comes to providing our clients with quality law services, we bridge our expertise together to offer:
Once you decide to start the personal injury claim process, our lawyers will make sure that all of your needs are met and accounted for. Your claim is unique to you, as are the aftereffects of your accident and injuries. We will treat your case with the utmost respect, attention to detail, and careful consideration for you and your wishes.
We’ve been assisting thousands of accident victims and their families since our founding in 1990. Whether you have a motor accident, brain injury, or wrongful death claim on your hands, our personal injury lawyers are here to take some of that enormous weight off your shoulders. At our Red Deer law firm, we provide our clients with tailored legal support and advice based on our years of experience navigating through the Canadian justice system. Our representation of your case will be comprehensive, compassionate, and customized to your unique circumstances.
We understand that some efforts may never be enough to reverse the clock on your injuries and tragedies. That is why our lawyers will work tirelessly to come to a peaceful and fair resolution when it comes to your case so that you and your family may focus on your recovery. While money may not be enough, it can help lessen some financial burdens you may still experience moving forward.
Why Should I Look For a Personal Injury Lawyer Following My Accident?
First and foremost, insurance companies are not in the business of paying claims. Settlement offers from insurance companies usually come immediately following the accident, with little knowledge of the victim’s injuries or losses. This means that the offers are low and may not come close to covering all the victim’s needs. Sometimes these settlement offers are way too low for the injuries sustained, and sometimes they will argue that the victim’s claim is invalid and not pay out at all.
Unfortunately, insurance companies count on the victims taking these initial offers so that the claim can be closed as soon as possible and for the victim to fall into a false sense of security with what they’ve been compensated with. Sadly, once you accept their payment, you cannot go back and file a new claim, or sue for more money.
Hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent you and your family is the best way to ensure that your rights are protected and that your settlement is fair.
Our Lawyers Fight For Your Best Interests
We know the laws inside and out, our Red Deer personal injury lawyers are well experienced and trained to successfully navigate the complexities of personal injury cases. We’re resilient and will put pressure on the insurance companies with sound evidence, research, and legal analyses.
If the insurance company is putting up a fight and refuses to pay a fair settlement for your claim, we’ll be prepared to go to court. We know how to build a rock-solid case, undeniably prove fault, and thoroughly convince a jury that the insurance company is in the wrong.
The bottom line is that insurance companies often play hardball with injury victims. Our Red Deer personal injury lawyers have the skills and dedication to protect you from their unfair strategies and get you the compensation you truly deserve.
How Consulting with a Personal Injury Law Expert Makes a Difference
According to a private study done by the Insurance Research Council, getting legal representation for your personal injury claim can net you an amount 3.5 times larger than victims who filed their own claim!
In addition, our fight to right a wrong done to you includes understanding the full extent of your injuries. While we perform thorough research and investigate what needs to be looked into in regards to your claim, you and your family will also be provided with reliable medical resources so that you may focus on your recovery and treatment.
Injury
- Auto Accident
- Brain Injury (TBI)
- Spinal Cord Injury, Severe
Avg. Settlement With An Attorney
- $21,000
- $500,000
- $1,000,000
Avg. Settlement Without An Attorney
- $7,000
- $165,000
- $375,000
Who We Help
Personal injury is all we do because it’s what we do best. We help victims of:
Automotive Accidents
Aviation & Marine Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Brain Injuries
Wrongful Death
Spinal Cord Injuries
Every accident injury is different, but every victim deserves something. We’ll carefully review the facts and circumstances surrounding your accident, perform a detailed investigation, seek expert medical care and advice, and clearly identify who was at fault for your injuries so that we can file a claim on your behalf.
No matter what you’ve been through, please know that we’re here to help.
How a Personal Injury Claim Works
Overview
When you file a ‘claim’ it means that you’re telling the insurance company that you are enforcing your legal right to be compensated (or paid) for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and suffering. The claim is usually submitted to the insurance company that represents the person or persons who caused your injuries. At first, your claim will be a formal legal demand made with the help of your personal injury lawyer. No courts or judges will be involved. However, if the insurance company refuses to negotiate a fair settlement based on the formal demand, then your attorney will file a lawsuit. At that point, your claim will be considered a ‘case’ and will follow the court systems rules and timeline.
Notify the Insurance Companies
As soon as possible following the accident, you should notify your insurance company, as well as the insurance company representing the negligent party who caused your injuries. You will give them basic information about the accident, such as the date and approximate time, and that is all. Do not answer any questions, do not admit any fault, and do not accept any settlement offers. You are simply putting it on record that an accident occurred and that you were injured. Your attorney will handle all other communications with them from that point on.
Personal Injury Success
Martin was there right away from the beginning. He was really open, kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about the law and for the things I was eligible for.
Personal Injury Success
A real benefit to retaining Martin G. Schulz and associates was where we didn't have expertise and were unable to advocate for ourselves, Martin and his team were able advocate for us with the insurance company to recover our losses on the financial side of things.
Sommer, Edmonton
Contact
Time is of the essence when it comes to personal injury claims. Evidence, witnesses, and memories can get lost or fade, so the sooner you start the process, the better. From the moment you contact our firm, we’ll work to understand your situation, answer all your questions, and develop a plan to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for your free, no-obligation, private consultation.
No Fee Policy
The last thing an injured person needs is another bill. With Martin G. Schulz and Associates, you pay no legal fees until we secure a settlement satisfying your needs.
No Fee Policy
The last thing an injured person needs is another bill. With Martin G. Schulz and Associates, you pay no legal fees until we secure a settlement satisfying your needs.
Personal Injury Law Frequently Asked Questions
Our fee structure is simple: you don’t pay until we secure a settlement that satisfies your needs.
If you’ve found yourself involved in an accident, we strongly encourage that you contact both your insurance company and the other party’s insurance company right away. However, it is essential to note that while you may provide basic information while filing a claim, to not admit any wrongdoing or accept any settlement offers until you receive legal guidance from a specialized lawyer.
In Alberta, personal injury actions have a 2-year limitation period for victims to file their claims. If you’ve been left with a personal injury following an accident, call us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers.