Personal Injury

How do you know if you need a lawyer?

In most cases, people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents are very distressed in the early post-accident period. If seriously injured, this is to be expected, but in some instances where injuries are not clearly catastrophic, victims find themselves confused and overwhelmed by circumstances with which they are not familiar.

Whilst not all accident victims require the services of a lawyer, it is our view that consultation with a legal advisor is advisable . Sometimes a simple telephone call can provide relief to somebody whose problems may seem great to them, but in reality are not something about which to worry. We encourage such calls.

The need for legal representation depends on a wide variety of factors. It is our view that legal representation is advisable for the following:

• If injuries have been sustained that prove to be chronic and/or disabling

• If there is a possibility of loss of future earning capacity

• If there is an ongoing reduction in the quality of life due to pain or physical restriction.

We do not encourage people, however, to retain lawyers and/or commence lawsuits for routine matters. Consultation with our lawyers will result in a frank and candid assessment of these factors.

If in doubt as to whether you need a lawyer, go to our separate online resource, Settlement Road.

How we can help?

We have been working in the area of personal injury litigation for over 30 years. Although most of this work relates to motor vehicle accident claims, we also have wide experience with medical malpractice, sexual assault and other types of injuries resulting in claims for damages because of somebody else’s negligence.

We offer:

• Free consultations

• Free printed information packages (containing useful advice about claims and legal procedures)

• Free meetings to discuss claims and the nature of our retainer and services

• Flexible fee arrangements. Generally the client only pays if and when there has been a recovery made. The fees depend upon the size and severity of a claim.

• To carry all expenses incurred in prosecuting claims, obtaining medical legal opinions, etc. (We will recapture these when a claim is settled or a judgment rendered at trial.)

• Two office locations, (Vancouver and Newton, Surrey ). We encourage clients to meet us at either location, but are prepared to meet clients at their homes or other locations in circumstances where travel is difficult. We encourage new clients to meet our support staff so that they will have a personal familiarity with the people who will be working on their behalf

In a nutshell, we will finance your litigation and share with you the risks of gain or loss.

 

Our Philosophy

We prefer to handle a limited number of carefully selected cases to which we can apply our full resources and attention. This hands-on approach means that the client is always fully apprized of the status of their claim/lawsuit and receives appropriate advice before important decisions have to be made.

Over the years we have gained the deepest respect for people who overcome what are oftentimes major life altering events. We believe that every client should feel that their lawyer is a person in whom they can have the utmost confidence and respect. A lawyer with whom they feel comfortable. A lawyer in whom they have confidence that the best results will be achieved on their behalf.

Many of our lawyers are trained in mediation techniques and we have much success in resolving claims either through mediated or negotiated settlements. We encourage this form of dispute resolution as much as possible.

We do not believe in forcing people to trial against their wishes, however, we will advise if we believe this course of action to be in our client’s best interest. Sometimes, claims take a long time to settle; complex litigation can go on for several years. During that time, in appropriate cases, we will take an active role in our client’s rehabilitation. The relationship between lawyer and client is most important.