Brij Mohan & Associates is a personal injury lawyer serving Edmonton and the capital region. We help people injured in car accidents, falls and other incidents deal with insurers and pursue fair compensation under Alberta law.
Call 1 (800) 871-1196 for a free, confidential consultation.
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Edmonton has a distinctive claim environment: a ring road carrying commuter and industrial traffic, a river valley with steep icy hills, and a downtown core shared by LRT trains, cyclists and pedestrians. If you were hurt in a crash, fall or another serious incident, you need advice grounded in the roads, courthouse and insurance process that apply here.
Alberta uses a tort-based auto insurance system. An injured person may have access to Section B benefits through their own policy and may also pursue a claim against an at-fault party. Alberta’s Minor Injury Regulation can cap pain-and-suffering damages for certain soft-tissue injuries, so an early and complete medical record matters.
Keep photographs, witness information, receipts, medical records and every insurance document connected to the incident.
Section B benefits and an at-fault claim can operate together, but each has different evidence and procedural requirements.
Alberta limitation periods can bar a claim. Confirm the timeline for your own matter instead of relying on a general rule.
Edmonton’s geography, climate and traffic patterns shape the claims we see most often.
Ice, fog and river-valley hills can contribute to serious crashes on Anthony Henday Drive, Whitemud Drive and Yellowhead Trail.
Heavy merging traffic affects locations where the Henday meets Gateway Boulevard, Calgary Trail and Wayne Gretzky Drive, as well as commuter and industrial routes north of the city.
Incidents occur downtown, in Old Strathcona along Whyte Avenue, around the University of Alberta and NAIT, and at LRT platforms, crossings and stations.
Snow and ice in parking lots, malls and big-box retail sites, including West Edmonton Mall and other businesses, can create dangerous walking conditions.
INJURIES WE HANDLE
Every claim depends on its facts, diagnosis, available coverage and supporting evidence. We help document both the immediate effects and the losses that may continue into the future.
Concussions, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety and PTSD following a crash or serious incident.
Neck injuries, back injuries, spinal damage, reduced mobility and related treatment needs.
Broken bones, orthopedic injuries, surgery, rehabilitation and ongoing physical restrictions.
Soft-tissue injuries, whiplash, chronic pain and fibromyalgia-type conditions.
Severe life-altering injuries and wrongful death claims brought for surviving family members.
HOW THE CLAIM WORKS
No-fault benefits may be available through your own auto policy for medical treatment and some income replacement.
You may seek compensation from a driver, property occupier or another party legally responsible for the loss.
Whether an injury falls within Alberta's regulatory definition can significantly affect non-pecuniary damages.
Smaller claims may proceed in the Alberta Court of Justice; larger claims may go to the Court of King's Bench.
Describe every symptom accurately, even if it seems minor. Report the incident to police and your insurer, and open a Section B claim promptly when applicable.
Photograph the scene, vehicles or hazard and collect witness information. Preserve messages, reports, claim numbers and correspondence.
Save receipts, medical notes, income information and a record of how the injury affects your work, sleep, mobility and daily activities.
Be cautious with recorded statements and broad authorizations. Contact a lawyer early if fault is disputed, the injury is serious or a deadline may apply.
Not always. Minor claims with clear liability and full recovery often resolve without one. Get advice quickly if you face a serious injury, a fault dispute, a denied benefit or an approaching deadline.
Alberta’s Minor Injury Regulation caps pain-and-suffering damages for certain soft-tissue injuries classified as minor. Whether your injury qualifies depends on your diagnosis and medical evidence.
Section B benefits are no-fault accident benefits available through your own auto insurance policy after a crash, regardless of who caused it. They can cover items such as medical treatment and some income replacement.
Smaller claims typically go through the Alberta Court of Justice civil division, and larger claims through the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Both are based at Edmonton Law Courts downtown.
Possibly. Property owners and occupiers must take reasonable steps to keep premises safe. A claim depends on what caused the fall and how quickly the hazard was, or should have been, addressed.
Yes. Alberta’s Limitations Act sets deadlines that can bar a claim entirely if missed. Because exceptions exist, confirm the timeline for your specific case with a lawyer.
Yes. Call 1 (800) 871-1196 for a free, confidential case review with our Edmonton personal injury team.
We offer contingency fee arrangements for qualifying Edmonton injury claims. Legal fees are paid from your recovery only if the case succeeds, under a written agreement that we review with you before you sign.
What the Adjuster May Request
An adjuster investigates coverage, benefits and claimed losses. They may request forms, medical information or a statement. Understand exactly what is being requested before signing broad authorizations or giving a detailed recorded statement.
How a Lawyer Can Help
A lawyer can communicate with the insurer, organize evidence and respond to disputed benefits or settlement proposals. A settlement is usually final, so understand the rights being released and the future expenses that may remain.
Where Edmonton Claims Are Filed
Civil claims connected to Edmonton accidents are commonly filed at Edmonton Law Courts. The correct court depends on the amount claimed and the legal issues involved.
You do not have to sort out insurance forms, medical follow-up and legal deadlines on your own. Our Edmonton team can review what happened, explain your options and take the insurance conversations off your plate.
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Disclaimer: This page provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice. Insurance rules, benefits and limitation periods can change, and every claim depends on its own facts. Contacting Brij Mohan & Associates does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
