Our Calgarypersonal injury lawyers recognize the importance of legal representation in navigating the aftermath of motoraccidents, particularly in light of these alarming statistics. If you or someone you know has recently been in a motorvehicleaccident, contact our law firm for a free consultation with one of our Calgary car accident lawyers. In Alberta, there are an average of 22,000 reported motor vehicle accidents each year, some resulting in serious injuries and even fatalities. One of the most common questions our clients ask us is: what do I do if I am injured in a car accident? Car accident lawyers help you with the legal side, when someone hurt you or a family member in an accid...See full list on kahanelaw.comThe unexpected happened – you were involved in a car accident. Your first priority is to call an ambulance for anyone who appears to have a life-threatening injury or is unconscious. If you suspect that impaired driving has occurred, call 911. Remember to obtain a copy of the police report and/or information to access it through e-collision (Alberta’s online collision report system). In any event,...See full list on kahanelaw.comOnce you have determined that everyone is safe, at the scene of the accident, you should exchange information with all drivers involved. Obtain names and contact information, and take pictures with your cellphone camera of each driver’s operator’s licence, registration and insurance information. In the event that the driver is unable to provide you...See full list on kahanelaw.comEqually importantly, there are various things you should not say or do after being involved in a motor vehicle collision, namely DO NOT: 1. admit that you were at fault or apologize for causing the accident; 2. pay or agree to pay for any damages; 3. agree to not contact your insurance company; and 4. discuss any settlement.See full list on kahanelaw.comIrrespective of who is at fault, you must contact your insurer to report the collision and access any benefits you are entitled to.
