Supporting Individuals and Families After a Life-Changing Spinal Cord Injury Across Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Yukon
Hammer Injury Law can handle your injury claim to help you get the compensation you need!
Experienced Representation for Individuals and Families Living with the Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury can change every aspect of a person’s life in an instant. What begins as a serious accident may quickly become a lifetime of rehabilitation, medical care, and adjusting to a new way of living.
For many families, the challenges extend far beyond the initial injury. Ongoing treatment, mobility limitations, home modifications, lost income, and long-term care needs can place significant emotional and financial strain on everyone involved.
Founded by Rick Mallett, a lawyer with more than 35 years of legal experience, Hammer Injury Law is dedicated exclusively to injury law. We help individuals and families throughout Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon pursue compensation that reflects the lifelong impact of a spinal cord injury, allowing them to focus on recovery and the future.
Speak With an Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
When a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, your focus should be on their recovery and rehabilitation, not navigating insurance companies or legal claims.
Hammer Injury Law provides experienced legal guidance for individuals and families facing the challenges of catastrophic spinal cord injuries. We can explain your legal options, answer your questions, and help pursue compensation for ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, and future needs.
Your consultation is free, and you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Free Injury Claim Evaluation
Tell us about your case.
Hammer Injury Law was founded by Rick Mallett, a lawyer with more than 35 years of legal experience and over two decades representing injured individuals and their families. Before focusing on personal injury law, Rick spent ten years representing insurance companies, providing valuable insight into how claims are investigated, evaluated, and defended. Today, that experience helps us advocate effectively for people who have been injured through no fault of their own.
We offer free consultations and handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront legal fees and no hourly bills. Our fees are only paid if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. We believe injured people should have access to experienced legal representation without taking on additional financial stress.
Spinal cord injury claims often involve extensive medical evidence, rehabilitation planning, and careful consideration of a person’s future needs. The financial impact of these injuries can extend well beyond the initial hospitalization.
At Hammer Injury Law, we work to build claims that reflect the full impact of a spinal cord injury, including ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, attendant care, mobility equipment, home and vehicle modifications, lost earning capacity, and future care costs. Our goal is to help secure the financial resources needed to support both the injured individual and their family.
Steps of a Spinal Cord Injury Claim
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Seek Medical Attention
Your health comes first. Even if your injuries seem minor, it’s important to seek medical attention and follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations. Medical records can also help document your injuries and recovery.
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Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Speaking with an experienced injury lawyer early can help you understand your rights, avoid common mistakes, and navigate conversations with insurance companies.
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Focus on Your Recovery
While you concentrate on treatment, rehabilitation, and getting back to daily life, your legal team can begin gathering information and protecting your interests.
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We Build Your Claim
Hammer Injury Law will investigate the circumstances of your accident, collect relevant records and evidence, and work to fully understand the impact your injuries have had on your life.
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Compensation & Resolution
Many claims are resolved through settlement negotiations, while others may require litigation. Our goal is to help you secure compensation for your injuries, lost income, treatment costs, and other losses so you can move forward with confidence.
What Our Clients Say
When people choose Hammer Injury Law, they’re often facing one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Here’s what some of our clients have to say about their experience working with our team.
The Lifelong Impact of a Spinal Cord Injury
Every spinal cord injury is unique, but many people experience permanent changes to their mobility, independence, and daily life. Understanding these challenges can help families make informed decisions about treatment, rehabilitation, and protecting their future.
Frequently Asked Questions
A spinal cord injury occurs when damage to the spinal cord disrupts communication between the brain and the body. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, it can result in partial or complete loss of movement and sensation.
If your spinal cord injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, rehabilitation costs, future care needs, pain and suffering, and other losses.
Every injury is different, but serious spinal cord injuries often require ongoing rehabilitation, medical treatment, assistive devices, and long-term support. The extent of future care depends on the severity of the injury.
Your consultation is free, and we represent clients on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
In Alberta, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to start a personal injury claim. Because exceptions can apply, it’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Probably not. Most spinal cord injury claims are resolved through negotiation. However, every case is prepared as though it could proceed to trial if necessary to pursue fair compensation.