If you are injured in Alberta, a claim must be brought in Alberta. This is true no matter where you live. Although you may live in another Province or country, there is no difficulty in carrying on a personal injury – as long as you have a lawyer acting on your behalf.
It is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after your accident to ensure that the details surrounding the accident are properly identified and any issues with witnesses are considered. Your lawyer will be able to give you guidance to ensure that all necessary evidence is collected, both in terms of the accident and also with respect to your injuries. If you were injured by an unidentified driver, there is a 90 day limitation period for notifying the Motor Vehicle Accident Claim Fund of the details of the collision.
Your lawyer will take care of that for you as well as the filing of the Statement of Claim before the two-year limitation date.