If you have been the victim of a traffic accident (or any other type of accident), you have certain rights which are guaranteed by law. Basically, you have a right to be put back in the same condition that you were in before the accident occurred. This includes your physical, mental, and economic well-being, as well as the restoration of your automobile and any other personal property damaged by the carelessness or negligence of others.

You have a right to have your automobile repaired to its original pre-accident condition.

You have a right to the reasonable and equitable market replacement value of your automobile, if it is totalled.

You have a right to have any other personal property which had been damaged or destroyed by the accident, to be repaired or replaced.

You have a right to recover any lost wages or loss of earning capacity which might have resulted from the automobile accident.

You have a right to be reimbursed for transportation costs to and from the medical facility; and to be compensated for time spent within the scope of therapy.

You have a right to an equitable settlement for permanent disabilities which might have resulted from the automobile accident.

You have a right to receive payment for your diminished ability to effectively interact socially with loved ones and friends -- which may have been induced as a by-product of the shock suffered from the accident.

You have a right to choose the very best facilities to repair your automobile -- and to choose which medical professionals will attend to your personal physical and mental injuries.

You have a right to be assured that all other passengers in your automobile will also receive the same high quality of care.

You have a right to be compensated for any pain and suffering, or any consequential damages caused by the accident.v

You have a right to be represented by Bayda Ludwar Law Firm ((403) 670-0055) to make sure that all your rights are protected -- and that you have adequate representation in dealing with the insurance corporations.

You have a right to receive a fair and just settlement from the involved insurance companies to pay for all bills, services and compensation.