Matt, Edmonton
Red Deer Injury Lawyers
Our award-winning team of Red Deer injury lawyers wants you to understand that the law is on your side. When someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or carelessness turns your world upside down, you have every right to seek justice and compensation for your suffering.
When you or a loved one are suddenly injured, through no fault of your own, it takes a toll physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially on both you and your immediate family. You may be facing:
- Lifelong health issues
- Loss of income
- Substantial medical expenses
- Reduced quality of life
- The loss of a loved one
- And more
Our Red Deer personal injury lawyers are here to guide you through every step of the personal injury claim process. We recognize that you’ve truly suffered and will strive to understand your struggles, your needs, and your future goals. That is why at our Red Deer injury firm, we treat you to the following:
From the moment we first speak with you, we want to meet you where we are. Filing a claim isn’t about us – it’s about you and what you’ve been through. You’ll be treated with the utmost respect throughout the entire process and we’ll always honor your goals and wishes.
Martin G. Schulz & Associates have been aiding accident victims and their families since 1990, ensuring that the victim gets the compensation they deserve for the injuries they’ve sustained. Every accident victim we represent is given advice and legal support that’s tailored to their unique needs and is based on years of experience and expertise. We will never treat you like ‘just’ another client. Our representation of your case will be comprehensive, compassionate, and customized to your unique circumstances.
We want you to recover in the best way possible, and while money may not undo what you’ve been through, it can help lessen some financial burdens you may experience following your accident. The goal of our Red Deer Injury lawyers is to reach a fair and just settlement so that you and your family can focus on your recovery as much as possible without worrying about current or future medical expenses or lost income.
Why Should I Look For a Personal Injury Lawyer Following My Accident?
There are plenty of reasons why victims of an accident resulting in an injury should look for a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. First and foremost of all reasons is that 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 only way to ensure that your rights are protected and that your settlement is fair.
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.
In addition, 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!
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.