Should I Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?
If you’re at fault for a car accident in Calgary, you face a double-edged sword: your insurance premiums can, and usually do, go up for 5 years because of the at-fault claim.
When police issue you a traffic accident ticket, as a result of the car accident you caused, you're at risk for a double insurance premium increase.
The car accident ticket the police gave you creates the additional insurance premium increase when it goes on your driving record. That increase is for 3 years and can be anywhere from 25-100% per year depending on the ticket you received.
NOW, suppose that car accident ticket is one of the high-surcharge offenses like Careless Driving, Fail to Remain at the Scene or Failing to Report an Accident. Those traffic tickets living on your driving record can cause catastrophic insurance premium increases.
With all this in mind…
Is it Worth Getting a Car Accident Lawyer to Fight Your Case in Court?
Lawyers are worth their weight in gold when your car accident involves injuries or you need to go head to head with your insurance company, but in the majority of car accidents you can use the services of a skilled Traffic Court Agent like The Pointman for an expert defense …and our fees are much lower than what a Calgary car accident lawyer will charge you. You see, criminal trial lawyers don’t study traffic law in school and really have no reason to know about the severe impact a traffic conviction can have on your insurance rates.
At The Pointman, protecting your driving record so your insurance rates are protected is what we’re all about. Since car accident lawyer defense fees tend to be quite high, drivers will often just pay their tickets without considering other defense possibilities. That’s a shame because so often we are able to reduce what goes on your driving record – and that can lead to thousands of dollars saved on your premiums over the years.
Traffic Tickets, including Car Accident Tickets, are All We Do
We’ve been fighting traffic tickets for over 36 years (see our credentials here) so we understand Alberta traffic law very well …AND we’re significantly less expensive than hiring a lawyer for the job. Virtually every charge arising from a car accident in Calgary and throughout Alberta is negotiable. Our long term goal for you is to protect your bank account. We never want to see your rates go up, so we fight hard for the results that will get that job done right. Fighting a car accident ticket in court and getting it reduced to the most minor offense available can literally save you thousands of dollars over the next three years with your insurance company.
If you know you didn't do anything wrong (police make mistakes all the time when it comes to car accident charges) then you want The Pointman to represent you. If we don’t think we can help, we’ll certainly tell you that during your free consultation.
Contact Us about your car accident ticket now! Our car accident legal advice is free, no obligation... and always low pressure. If we know you really do need a Calgary car accident lawyer for the job, we’ll tell you that and can refer you to a good one who can help you.
Find out more about how we can help you with Careless Driving Tickets, Fail to Remain/Fail to Report Accident Tickets, Follow Too Close Tickets, Fail to Stop at Red Light Tickets, or any other ticket you can receive after causing an accident.
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