Insurance companies defend claims vigorously, and have various tactics to pressure people to settle for less than they’re entitled to. Although they often start off friendly and accessible, you may find that forms you submit start getting lost (if they frustrate you enough, maybe you’ll give up or miss a limitation date), they begin to pressure you to meet, or threaten to “close your file” if you don’t do things on their timeline. They may lead you to believe that they get to “approve” your ongoing treatment. Most people don’t really have much exposure to insurance companies, and assume that they are going to help you.
The unfortunate reality is that insurance companies are businesses that have only two ways to improve their bottom line: collect premiums, and minimize payouts. Understanding how to navigate through all the smoke and mirrors while trying to recover can be too much to handle without help.
We’ll work with you, and take the pressure off, so that you can concentrate on recovering or getting used to your new normal.
Experienced personal injury lawyers will help you get the immediate benefits you are entitled to under Alberta’s Insurance Act, that can include:
We’ll investigate the accident, even if it means hiring experts in accident reconstruction, and hold the responsible driver to account. You can be entitled to:
If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, an experienced personal injury lawyer at Soundstone Law will assist you through this difficult time.
The unfortunate reality is that insurance companies are businesses that have only two ways to improve their bottom line: collect premiums, and minimize payouts. Understanding how to navigate through all the smoke and mirrors while trying to recover can be too much to handle without help.
We’ll work with you, and take the pressure off, so that you can concentrate on recovering or getting used to your new normal.
Experienced personal injury lawyers will help you get the immediate benefits you are entitled to under Alberta’s Insurance Act, that can include:
- Total Disability Benefits – if you are unable to work, you are entitled to immediate compensation
- Medically Necessary Treatment Benefits - including chiropractic, psychological, physiotherapy services, medication, rehabilitative equipment; home accessibility modifications and vehicle modifications
We’ll investigate the accident, even if it means hiring experts in accident reconstruction, and hold the responsible driver to account. You can be entitled to:
- Pain and suffering damages (for loss of your enjoyment of life)
- Loss of future earnings (financial loss due to the inability to work, reduced earning capacity and loss of future opportunity)
- Future care costs (medical care, rehabilitation and other future costs including nursing or attendant care beyond what is available from accident benefits)
- Housekeeping and Homemaking Services
- Compensation for family members affected by your injuries (for cost of services you provided and the loss of care, guidance and companionship they have suffered)
If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, an experienced personal injury lawyer at Soundstone Law will assist you through this difficult time.