Unfortunately, car accidents happen. Despite how careful and diligent someone might be, there is no way to predict or control someone else’s negligence behind the wheel. So, what should you do (and not do) once you have gotten into a car accident? Edmonton car accident lawyer Sangin (Sam) Safi provides some important guidelines to learn and follow if you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation.
Failure to remain at the scene of an accident is a criminal offence and can result in significant jail time as punishment. In addition, the offender may also receive a ticket under the Traffic Safety Act. However, what do you do if the offender is never found and you have suffered injuries or vehicle damage in a hit and run accident? Edmonton motor vehicle accident lawyer Sangin (Sam) Safi outlines some options and breaks it all down in our latest blog post.
Our latest article dives deep into popular questions about MVA claims. You'll learn about the typical timeline of an MVA claim, reasons you may encounter delays with your claim, the average payout for cases, why your settlement could be taking longer than expected, and the fees collected from your settlement by your personal injury lawyer.