Fighting for Your Rights After an Injury
Berjak Law provides dedicated personal injury legal services for Edmonton accident victims. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or other incident, our experienced lawyers fight for the compensation you deserve. From initial consultation to settlement or trial, we handle all legal aspects of your injury claim while you focus on recovery.
Berjak Law represents Edmonton accident victims across all types of personal injury cases. Our experienced team fights for fair compensation, handles insurance negotiations, and provides aggressive representation to protect your rights after an injury.
Navigating a personal injury claim in Edmonton involves multiple stages from the initial accident through final compensation. Berjak Law guides you through each phase of the claims process, protecting your rights and pursuing maximum recovery for your injuries and losses.
| Claim Stage | What Happens | What Berjak Law Does | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | You contact our office after your accident, provide details about the incident and your injuries, discuss circumstances leading to the accident, share medical documentation and police reports if available | Conduct free case evaluation, assess liability and potential compensation, explain your legal rights and options, determine if you have a valid claim, outline our contingency fee structure, answer all your questions about the claims process | Initial consultation occurs within 24 to 48 hours of your contact |
| Investigation and Evidence Gathering | Details about the accident are collected, witnesses are identified and interviewed, accident scene is documented, medical records are obtained, liability is established | Obtain police reports and official documentation, interview witnesses and gather statements, collect photographic and video evidence, request medical records and treatment history, consult with accident reconstruction experts if needed, document property damage and economic losses, build comprehensive evidence supporting your claim | 2 to 6 weeks depending on case complexity and evidence availability |
| Medical Treatment and Documentation | You receive necessary medical care, undergo diagnostic testing and treatment, attend physiotherapy or rehabilitation, consult with medical specialists, recover from your injuries | Coordinate with your healthcare providers, ensure proper documentation of all injuries, obtain detailed medical reports and prognosis, arrange independent medical examinations if beneficial, document ongoing treatment needs and costs, establish causal link between accident and injuries, assess long-term impact and future care requirements | Ongoing throughout treatment, can range from 3 months to 2 years depending on injury severity |
| Demand Letter and Negotiations | Formal compensation demand is sent to insurance company, insurer reviews the claim and evidence, initial settlement offer may be made, negotiations begin between parties | Prepare comprehensive demand letter outlining liability and damages, calculate full compensation including medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, present strong evidence supporting your claim value, negotiate aggressively with insurance adjusters, counter lowball settlement offers, communicate all offers and provide settlement recommendations, protect you from insurance company tactics designed to reduce payout | 1 to 3 months from sending demand letter to reaching settlement agreement or deciding to file lawsuit |
| Lawsuit Filing | If settlement negotiations fail, formal lawsuit is filed in Alberta courts, defendant is served with legal documents, litigation process officially begins, discovery phase commences | Draft and file Statement of Claim with appropriate court, serve legal documents on all defendants, manage court filing requirements and deadlines, respond to defendant's Statement of Defence, prepare for discovery and examinations, continue settlement negotiations during litigation, develop strong trial strategy if settlement remains elusive | Lawsuit preparation and filing takes 2 to 4 weeks, litigation can extend 12 to 24 months until trial |
| Discovery Process | Both parties exchange documents and information, depositions and examinations for discovery occur, expert witnesses are retained, case strengths and weaknesses are revealed | Prepare you thoroughly for examination for discovery, conduct examinations of defendants and witnesses, exchange relevant documents with opposing counsel, retain and prepare expert witnesses including medical specialists and accident reconstructionists, analyze defendant's evidence and testimony, identify weaknesses in opposing party's case, refine legal strategy based on discovery findings | 6 to 12 months depending on case complexity and court scheduling |
| Mediation or Settlement Conference | Parties attempt to resolve case before trial, neutral mediator facilitates settlement discussions, both sides present their positions, settlement terms are negotiated | Prepare detailed mediation brief presenting your case, represent you during mediation sessions, negotiate settlement terms with defendant's representatives, advise on fairness of settlement offers, protect your interests during negotiations, facilitate resolution that provides fair compensation without trial risks and delays | Mediation typically occurs 1 to 3 months before scheduled trial date |
| Trial | If settlement cannot be reached, case proceeds to trial before judge or jury, evidence is presented in court, witnesses testify under oath, judge or jury determines liability and damages | Prepare comprehensive trial strategy, organize all evidence and exhibits, prepare and examine witnesses, present compelling opening and closing arguments, cross-examine defendant's witnesses, respond to legal objections and motions, advocate aggressively for maximum compensation award, guide you through entire trial process | Trials typically last 3 to 10 days depending on case complexity, scheduling can occur 18 to 36 months after filing lawsuit |
| Settlement or Judgment | Case concludes through settlement agreement or court judgment, compensation amount is determined and agreed upon or awarded, legal release documents are prepared and signed | Finalize settlement terms and documentation, ensure all conditions are met by defendant, prepare release documents protecting your interests, collect settlement funds or judgment amount, deduct agreed legal fees and case expenses, distribute your compensation promptly, provide final accounting of all funds, address any liens or outstanding medical bills from settlement proceeds | Settlement funds typically received within 30 to 60 days after agreement signed or judgment entered |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled some of the most common questions to help guide you through the process.
We handle a wide range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, and more. Our experienced team will work with you to understand your situation and guide you through the legal process.
No. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you only pay if we win your case. This ensures that you can pursue justice without worrying about the financial burden.
In Alberta, the general limitation period for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the accident or injury. However, some exceptions may apply, so it’s essential to contact us as soon as possible to discuss your case.
The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact on your life, and other factors like lost wages and medical bills. We’ll evaluate your case to estimate potential compensation based on similar cases.
