3 Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer

After you or a loved one have been involved in a serious accident, seeking professional legal advice should be a top priority. Contacting an injury lawyer right away ensures that your rights will be protected while you and your family focus on the road to recovery.

Choosing the right personal injury lawyer can be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Along with the facts and circumstances of your case, your legal representation can be the deciding factor between fair compensation and a drawn-out legal battle with disappointing results. Like any other profession, no two injury lawyers are the same; retaining the best legal services available is the most effective way to receive fair compensation that allows you to move forward.

To help you make the right choice for you and your family, you’ll find three of the most important things to look for in a personal injury lawyer below. Additionally, you’ll find more information about how James H. Brown and Associates stands up for the rights of accident victims and their families.

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1. Results

Let’s face it: nobody calls an injury lawyer for fun. Aside from you and your family’s wellbeing, nothing is more important than securing complete, fair compensation for your injuries after an accident. Depending on your specific situation, the settlement you receive may have lifelong implications; it’s essential to know that your legal counsel is ready and able to get results for their clients. There’s no better indicator of experience, expertise, and willingness to stand up for your rights than a proven record of success.

Over the last thirty years, James H. Brown and Associates has consistently delivered results with accident claims, settlement negotiations, and full jury trials. We’re proud to have helped our clients recover some of the largest accident injury settlements ever achieved in Alberta. Our experienced legal team is ready to ensure you receive the compensation you’re entitled to. We invite you to compare our team’s results with those of any other law firm.

Our firm’s past successes include:

• $5.8 million from a spinal cord injury resulting from a collision with a semi-truck.
• $4.8 million from a traumatic brain injury suffered in a dump truck accident.
• $1 million from a whiplash injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident.

Read more about our results here.

*Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. Amounts recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in each case.

2. Resources

After a serious accident, victims should seek the best legal representation available. In addition to the legal team itself, resources such as medical professionals, investigators, analysts, and other professionals can go a long way towards strengthening your case. On top of that, serious injury causes serious challenges for everyone in your family; it’s important to have a strong support network to help navigate the road ahead.

James H. Brown and Associates understands that no two cases are alike. Every accident is unique, and every client and family will have equally unique needs. As a large, successful law firm, James H. Brown and Associates is ready to provide comprehensive resources to support accident victims and their families, including:

• An experienced team of dedicated injury lawyers with over 200 years of combined experience.
• Complete investigation and evidence preservation services, including accident reconstruction & analysis.
• Access to medical and vocational professionals to help fully understand the consequences of your injuries and provide documentation for your case.
• Strong relationships with community organizations to support rehabilitation and recovery.
• And much more!

3. Awards and Accreditations

While third-party awards and honours aren’t everything, they are a good indicator of an organization’s success and business practices. Anyone can call themselves “the best,” but accident victims and their families need to know they’re working with a dependable firm when their lives and livelihoods hang in the balance.

James H. Brown and Associates is the proud recipient of numerous awards over our 30-year history, including:

• Recognition from Best Lawyers for Injury Law – 2020-2022
• BestInEdmonton’s Best Injury Lawyer in Edmonton – 2021
• Quality Business Awards’ Best Personal Injury Law in Edmonton – 2021
• ThreeBest Rated Best Business – 2021

Although we take pride in being recognized for our hard work and business practices, our focus remains clear: to help accident victims and their families attain justice and secure the compensation they need to move forward.

Personal Injury Law with James H. Brown and Associates

Since 1993, James H. Brown and Associates has established an unrivalled reputation for standing up for accident victims and their families. With centuries of expertise, extensive resources, and a proven record of success, we’re proud to support our clients through every phase of life after an accident, from litigation and settlements to navigating the road to recovery. Most importantly, we are dedicated to ensuring our clients receive the compensation they deserve while supporting them every step of the way.

Have You or a Loved One Been Injured?

Talking with an injury lawyer is the first step on the road to justice. Unlike many large law firms in Alberta, James H. Brown and Associates’ injury lawyers are ready to speak with you right away.

Contact us today to speak to a lawyer and book a free, no-obligation consultation with James H. Brown and Associates.