Accident injury compensation for your broken bones and fractures
Broken bones and fractures can be excruciating and impact your mobility. If you’re in New Brunswick and have bone-related injuries resulting from an accident that could have been avoided, you deserve reliable legal assistance. Correia & Collins in Saint John can help you get a fair settlement to cover your medical expenses, lost earnings, and other damages.
Our dedicated team of lawyers has been looking out for accident injury victims for over 30 years. We provide caring, personalized attention, and we’ll go the distance to get you the compensation you deserve.
How to seek compensation for your fractured or broken bones
Your first step after being injured in an accident is to seek insurance coverage. If you have car insurance and sustained your broken bone in a traffic accident—even if you were a pedestrian—you can get money through your policy’s Section B to cover some initial expenses. Section B benefits apply, regardless of who caused the accident.
If you believe another person caused the accident through their negligent or reckless behaviour, you may be able to sue them for compensation. You would have to be able to demonstrate the financial impact of your injury on your life, which includes the costs of medical care, childcare, mobility equipment, transportation, and lost income. You may also be able to claim for non-monetary damages, such as pain and suffering.
Time is of the essence after your accident
According to New Brunswick law, you have two years after you’ve been injured in an accident to file a lawsuit in court if you choose to sue another person for your injuries. The entire legal process may extend beyond that two-year deadline, but the initial filing must be done within that time frame. An exception applies to people who are under 19 years of age when injured; the two-year time limit begins when they turn 19.
We always recommend you contact a lawyer sooner than later to know your rights and the process of a personal injury claim. Being informed gives you the chance to make the best decisions in your recovery and personal injury claim early on.
Caring, committed accident injury lawyers in Saint John, New Brunswick
If you or a loved one has sustained fractured or broken bones in an accident, don’t delay in seeking the help you need. At Correia & Collins, our lawyers are on hand to give you personalized attention. We’ll listen to your account of the incident, review your medical reports, and advise you on your next steps. You won’t owe us anything until you receive compensation.