Martin G. Schulz and Associates have represented thousands of personal injury claimants since its founding in 1990. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable lawyers have helped accident victims and their families navigate through and recover from the devastating effects caused by injury and fatal accidents.
Why Consulting With a Team of Personal Injury Lawyers Matters
One of the advantages of finding a local personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following your accident is that you get the legal advice you need when it comes to insurance scams and bigger settlements or compensations. Studies have shown that personal injury claimants who file their own claims receive payments that are 3 ½ times lower than claimants who file personal injury claims with legal representation.
Our Alberta legal consultants and personal injury lawyers know Canada injury law like the backs of our hands. By retaining one of our personal injury lawyers, you get the expertise you need to turn your personal injury claim in your favor. We understand the complex intricacies of arguing personal injury claims and are ready to zealously represent you in court if the insurance companies do not want to give you fair and just compensation for your suffering.
If you’re looking for an experienced personal injury lawyer who can relate to what you’re going through and has the collective experience & resources of local personal injury law experts at their disposal, look no further than Martin G. Schulz & Associates.
Protecting Accident Victims Since 1990
Martin G. Schulz & Associates has been in the business of protecting accident victims and their families since the start of our practice as lawyers in Edmonton & Calgary. We’re well equipped to handle your case whether it involves an automobile collision, aviation or marine accident, a motorcycle fender-bender, or any accident resulting in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or wrongful death.
Furthermore, we aren’t just injury lawyers. Our law firm also provides services for clients looking for legal advice regarding family law, business law, real estate law, criminal defense, and immigration law.
Our firm has offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Vancouver, all with the local expertise you need to see your case through to the end.
Contact us today and see how our personal injury lawyers can help with your case and get you the successful settlement you deserve. Book now for an in-person or virtual no-obligation consultation that comes at no cost to you!
A Personal Injury Lawyer in Your Corner
When you choose to retain one of our personal injury lawyers, you do more than just guarantee your rights stay protected: you gain a trustworthy advocate for your personal injury case who will ensure that you receive the personal injury compensation you deserve. Your own dedicated lawyer will fight relentlessly for a compensation amount equal to your incurred losses. At Martin G. Schulz, we work for you no matter the circumstances of your personal injury case.
Likewise, doing the legal research and filling out all the needed paperwork on your own can be daunting, and often lead to stress and information overload. With a Marting G. Schulz & Associates lawyer on your side, we will take over all the necessary paperwork, conduct all legal research and investigations, deal with handling the other parties, and provide you with what you need to know to make a well-informed decision regarding your case and legal pursuits. Regardless of whether you’re fighting a slip and fall injury, are part of a class action, or a medical malpractice case, you will receive fair, respectful, and judgment-free legal services from our lawyers.
Martin was there right away from the beginning. He was really open, kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about the law and for the things I was eligible for.
Matt, Edmonton
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Personal Injury Success
A real benefit to retaining Martin G. Schulz and associates was where we didn't have expertise and were unable to advocate for ourselves, Martin and his team were able advocate for us with the insurance company to recover our losses on the financial side of things.
Sommer, Edmonton
Vancouver’s Personal Injury Lawyers
At Martin G. Schulz & Associates, our goal is to provide our clients with help, hope, and peace of mind after suffering a devastating accident or injury. We want to assure clients they are not alone and that our personal injury lawyers truly have their best interests at heart.
The Lasting Impacts of Your Accident
A sudden injury to yourself or a loved one, sustained through no fault of your own, takes more than just a physical toll. It can affect you and your family emotionally, mentally, as well as financially. Issues you may face in addition to your injury include:
Loss of income
Substantial medical expenses
Lifelong health issues
Reduced quality of life
The loss of a loved one
And more
Don’t Let Your Personal Injury Hold You Back
Since 1990, Martin G. Schulz & Associates have represented over 7,000 clients all across Western Canada, helped our clients recover over a collective $100 Million in damages, and successfully prosecuted 99% of the personal injury cases that come to us.
We want you to understand that the law is on your side. You have every right to seek justice and compensation when someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or carelessness is cause for your suffering.
The Help You Need
Our Vancouver injury lawyers are here for you, to provide the help you need in getting the best possible results. We offer:
From the moment you first speak with us, be assured that you’ll always be treated with the utmost respect and that your goals and wishes will be honoured throughout the entire process. Our personal injury lawyers understand what you’ve been through, and want you to know that filing a personal injury claim is about you and your needs, never about us.
We’ve been representing clients since 1990. Every accident victim that we’ve represented has been given sound advice and legal support that has been tailored to their unique needs and is based on years of experience and expertise. Here at Martin G. Schulz & Associates, you aren’t just another client. Your case will be treated like a one-of-a-kind— because your accident, injuries, and how you’ve been impacted is unique to only you. Our representation of your personal injury case will be comprehensive, compassionate, and customized to your struggles, needs, and future goals.
Though money can’t undo your accident, nor bring someone back, it can help you reclaim your life and move forward by relieving financial worries. Our focus is helping you receive fair compensation that is sufficient to cover medical expenses now and in the future, replace lost income, and provide financial security while you and your family take the time to recover.
Why Do You Need an Attorney?
Insurance Scams
It’s no secret that insurance companies are not in the business of paying claims. Settlement offers are usually made with little knowledge of the victim’s injuries or losses, coming almost immediately following the accident. This means that the offers are low and may not come close to covering all the victim’s needs. These offers can sometimes be downright insulting, or even nonexistent with the insurance company claiming that the victim’s claim is invalid.
Unfortunately, this also means a lot of victims are taken advantage of during their time of suffering without realizing that they are entitled to more. Insurance companies want you to take their low offer and be done with your claim as quickly as possible. Once you or a loved one have accepted their initial offer, you cannot go back and file a new claim, or sue for more money.
Hiring a personal injury lawyer will ensure that you and your family have their rights protected and that your settlement is fair, just, and accommodates your needs following your accident and injury.
Bigger Settlements When Retaining a Personal Injury Lawyer
A study performed by the Insurance Research Council found that personal injury claimants who were represented by a personal injury lawyer received settlement amounts 3.5 times larger than those who filed claims on their own. This could mean thousands of dollars back in your pocket to assist with your recovery.
Why Are Personal Injury Lawyers Able to Help Victims Get More Money?
Our team of personal injury lawyers have decades of experience and expertise working with clients on their personal injury claims here in Vancouver. We understand the complexities, have the specialized knowledge and training needed to navigate the claim process, and know the laws inside and out. We also make it our business to constantly educate ourselves, so we stay on top of current trends and changes in the law so that nothing gets missed.
We don’t allow insurance companies to intimidate us or our clients, and we are fully prepared to go to court should the insurance company put up a fight and refuse to pay a fair claim settlement. Our personal injury team has experience building rock-solid cases that help our clients prove fault and persuade jurors that the insurance company is in the wrong. We use our knowledge and skills to protect you from unfair strategies and help get you the compensation you deserve.
Personal injury law in Canada is what we do because we do it best.
We help victims of:
Automotive Accidents
Aviation & Marine Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Brain Injuries
Wrongful Death
Spinal Cord Injuries
Each accident injury situation is unique, but every personal injury victim deserves fair compensation. At Martin G Schulz & Associates, we will conduct a thorough investigation, carefully reviewing all the circumstances and facts regarding your accident. We will seek expert medical care and advice, and undeniably identify who was at fault, so that we may file a claim on your behalf.
No matter what you’ve been through, know that we are here to help.
How a Personal Injury Claim Works
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Overview
To file a claim means to inform the insurance company that is representing the party who caused your injuries that you are enforcing your legal right to be compensated/paid for your injuries and physical suffering, medical expenses, and lost wages. A claim begins with a formal legal demand initiated with the aid of a personal injury lawyer. A refusal by the insurance company to negotiate a fair settlement based on this formal demand will enable your attorney to file a lawsuit, whereupon your claim becomes an official ‘case’.
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Notify the Insurance Companies
After an accident, you should notify your insurance company and the insurance company of the other party involved as soon as possible. You will need to provide basic information such as the date and time of the accident, but under no circumstances should you admit fault, answer questions, or accept any settlement offers. Your notification will put on record that the accident occurred and that you were injured in the event. Any further communication will be handled by your attorney.
No Fee Policy
Our policy is simple because we know that the last thing an injured person needs is another bill. With Martin G. Schulz and Associates, our Vancouver clients pay no legal fees until we secure a settlement that satisfies their needs.
No Fee Policy
Our policy is simple because we know that the last thing an injured person needs is another bill. With Martin G. Schulz and Associates, our Vancouver clients pay no legal fees until we secure a settlement that satisfies their needs.
In accordance with British Columbia’s Limitation Act, an individual injured in an accident has 2 years from the date of their accident to file for personal injury compensation. For individuals suffering from a delayed injury, this limitation period may start on the date the individual discovered their injury was related to their accident or reasonably should have known that it was accident-related.
At Martin G. Schulz & Associates, you don’t pay until we have secured a settlement that properly compensates for your losses and is to your satisfaction. For more information or to book a free no-obligation consultation, be sure to contact our Vancouver office at (604) 408-8080.
In most cases, injury claims are resolved without the need for going to trial. However, if we are unable to reach a resolution with the other party, then it may be necessary to take your claim to court. However, the final decision is up to you. Regardless of whether or not your case will need to go to court, you will be provided with expert legal guidance in order to make a well-informed decision regarding your case.
The first step is to always ensure that you and everyone involved is okay and call for medical aid if necessary. Following this, we recommend that you:
Take photos or videos of your injuries
Create a written statement of your version of events as soon as possible
Visit a medical professional, and get assessed for your injuries
Obtain any witness statements, if possible
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Time is of the essence when it comes to personal injury claims. Evidence, witnesses, and memories can get lost or fade, so the sooner you start the process, the better. From the moment you contact our firm, we’ll work to understand your situation, answer all your questions, and develop a plan to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
Contact us today for your free, no-obligation, private consultation.
