Every day, there are serious auto accidents here in the Airdrie area. If you've been injured in one of them, then the personal injury lawyers at Merchant Law can help you recover the funds you'll need to get back on your feet.
Car accident cases are tricky, even when you think the accident was clearly the other driver's fault. Our lawyers know the law inside and out, and know what it takes to make your case successful.
Should I get a lawyer for an auto accident?
It depends.
If you were in a very minor car accident with no injuries whatsoever, in which fault is clear-cut and established and the only issue is repairing the car? Then in general, your insurance or the other driver's insurance will cover your losses without complaint. To them, a couple of thousand dollars to fix your car is small potatoes, and it maintains the illusion that they make the claims payout process easy and painless.
If you were in a major accident where you sustained any injuries at all then it's a very good idea to get a lawyer on your side as soon as you're medically capable of picking up the phone...preferably before you speak to any insurance company.
Medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering awards have a way of turning small payouts into very big payouts that insurance companies would rather avoid. They will do everything in their power to keep you from collecting the full extent of what you're entitled to.
In those cases, hiring a lawyer doubles your chances of collecting any money at all, and can triple the amount of money you'd get if you tried to handle the car accident on your own.
How much does a car accident lawyer cost?
Here's the great news about hiring a car accident lawyer. Hiring one is absolutely risk-free.
You don't have to come up with a retainer. You don't have to pay by the hour. Instead, car accident lawyers work on contingency. This means if they don't successfully negotiate a settlement they don't get paid.
If your lawyer is successful, they will make a percentage of the award. You'll know the exact percentage before you retain the lawyer. In most cases, even after your lawyer takes their percentage you'll still come out ahead when you compare what you receive to what you would have been likely to receive without a lawyer's aid.
Why Merchant Law?
Our team of personal injury lawyers has a long track record of helping car accident victims recover funds. We've got decades of experience and know exactly what it takes to make insurance companies take you seriously. We're also responsive and caring, which means you won't ever have to wonder what's going on with your case.
For a free, no-obligation, risk-free consultation, call (403) 225-7777 today, or visit our office at 191 Edwards Way SW, Unit 202 B, in Airdrie. We answer our phones 24/7/365 to make sure you can get the help you need when you need it.