Personal Injury
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Personal injuries are never pleasant. Especially when the serious personal injury is caused by the negligence of someone else. At FP Legal, our priority is to work in our clients’ best interest and help recover financial damages caused by the accident.
Part of what we offer is our expertise and understanding of the process itself. Unless experienced with the court system, it can be extremely easy to compromise a personal injury claim and so we are here to guide our clients through the entire process. From the range of time after an accident when a claim can be raised, to how to record and keep information after an accident, we provide the most comprehensive advice and representation to our clients.
We have successfully represented many clients and work with experienced medical professionals and insurance agents to best determine the range of benefits available to you.
Slips & Falls
Unfortunately, some owners neglect to fulfill their responsibilities and do not adequately maintain or repair property thereby putting others at unnecessary risk of injury. The law, namely premises or property liability, places the legal responsibility of a property’s maintenance on its owner for accidents and injuries suffered by persons inside or outside their property due to unsafe conditions. This covers properties such as grocery stores, restaurants and bars, retail stores and malls, theme parks and playgrounds, roads and sidewalks.
In Alberta, the Occupiers’ Liability Act governs this area of law and places a duty on property owners (homeowners, business owners, tenants) to keep their premises in a reasonably safe condition to prevent injury of visitors, for appropriate steps to be taken to correct any unsafe conditions and to warn persons of any hazards on the property.
Animal Attacks
Thousands of children and adults are seriously injured as a result of dog bites or other animal attacks each year in Canada. The first thing you should do if you have been injured by an animal is to immediately visit a hospital to ensure that you have not contracted any disease. You should then report the attack to the appropriate municipality’s Animal Control Services Branch as the dog may have a history of attacks or disease which should be documented by Animal Control. At this point, it is important to identify the persons responsible and confirm the availability of insurance coverage to pay your claim.
FP Legal recognizes the traumatic nature of dog attacks and the resulting serious physical and psychological injuries. Victims may be left both physically and emotionally scarred. You may be entitled to compensation for pain, physical and emotional suffering, income loss, home maintenance assistance, medical treatment and rehabilitation and out of pocket expenses depending on how your injury affects your life.
There are time limitations that must be met in order to advance your claim. To ensure that your rights are protected, it is imperative that you speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer. At FP Legal, we invest whatever time it takes to learn about your traumatic event and how you have been affected. We will then carefully explain in simple terms your rights and the different options available to obtain compensation.
Most of our cases are handled on a contingency basis, which means that you will not owe us fees unless we recover for you.
Medical Malpractice
You can trust the team at FP Legal to hold healthcare professionals accountable when they make devastating errors. physician, nurse, or other medical professional who acts in a negligent manner can jeopardize the health and safety of a patient and cause life-altering injuries or even death. Medical malpractice cases are technical, complex, and require legal expertise. FP Legal offer such compassionate and quality expertise to represent individuals harmed by medical negligence.
As patients, we place our trust in our physicians and the medical system. However, when substandard medical care and negligence cause injury, you can depend on the team at FP Legal to passionately represent you. If you or a family member have been the victim of medical malpractice, we will listen carefully and determine if there is basis for advancing a negligence claim. This determination usually requires a medical opinion from another health professional.
We will guide and support you through each part of the process, and with wide skill, knowledge and experience we will always pursue your case vigorously.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming and can leave you with a lot of confusion and unanswered questions. Whether your injuries are minor or severe, FP Legal are here to provide support and to help you be aware of your rights immediately! Before you discuss the matter with an insurance adjuster and sign any documents, the team at FP Legal values the responsibility that comes with acting for you and proving the best representation that results in the adequate compensation that you deserve.
At FP Legal, we have the skill and knowledge to assist you in getting the right medical treatment, dealing with the insuring company on your behalf, and advancing your injury claim so that all you have to focus on is your recovery. Insurance companies scrutinize and defend claims vigorously and are usually looking out for their own interests. Our team at FP Legal will be looking out for yours.
At FP Legal, we explain your rights in simple terms and take on the insurance companies and at-fault parties so that you can focus on healing from your injuries rather than fighting on a legal battle. FP Legal prioritizes your wellbeing.
Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
Suffering an injury to your Spinal Cord or your Brain can have a devastating impact on your life and on the lives of your friends and family. In addition to the pain caused from injuries like these, they could also affect your ability to perform basic tasks such as reading, writing, speaking, remembering, focusing, and controlling emotions. These symptoms can severely affect your personal life and career.
At FP Legal, we are sensitive to these considerations and offer compassionate representation with your specific situation and matter in mind.
If you or someone you know has suffered a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, please contact our experienced personal injury lawyers for an initial consultation to discuss what you or someone close to you may be entitled to.
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
The Fatal Accidents Act, in Alberta, governs wrongful death claims and so it elaborates that damages are generally allowed for:
- Counselling Expenses
- Money for bereavement
- Loss of dependency on household services
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Damages for loss of financial support
- Damages for loss of income for grieving family members
- Loss of dependency on income
Our compassionate and experienced team at FP Legal is equipped to help you gain the damages that you are entitled to in such a difficult time as this. During this emotionally sensitive time, our goal is to ensure you do not worry about your legal claim.