If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in Yellowknife or elsewhere in the Northwest Territories, your choice of legal representation can make a major difference. Many people assume that their only option is to hire a lawyer based in their own community. However, increasingly, residents of Yellowknife and the surrounding region are opting for experienced Edmonton personal injury lawyers to handle their serious injury claims—and for good reason.
At Hammer Injury Law, we have been helping clients from the Northwest Territories for over 28 years. Rick Mallett has represented individuals and families in the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories and understands the unique challenges that come with serious injuries in Northern communities.
Is it Practical To Have An Alberta Lawyer Represent Me in the Northwest Territories?
Yes—and in many cases, it actually makes the most practical sense. Edmonton is the closest major legal and medical hub to the Northwest Territories. Many of the insurance companies handling Northern claims are based in Alberta, and their adjusters, defence counsel, and medical consultants often operate out of Edmonton. That means your case may already be routed through Alberta, even if the accident occurred in the NWT.
At Hammer Injury Law, we know the North because we’ve worked there for decades. Rick Mallett frequently handles serious injury claims for residents of Yellowknife, Inuvik, Fort Smith, and other Northern communities. With Edmonton’s larger legal infrastructure and access to experts, we’re able to build strong, well-supported claims while remaining sensitive to the geographic, medical, and logistical realities of living in the North.
We also maintain a by-appointment office in Yellowknife and can travel throughout the Territories to meet clients in person, gather evidence, and work with local care providers. Whether we meet in person or remotely, we make sure you get full-service legal representation without compromise.
Why Injured Victims from Yellowknife Choose Hammer Injury Law
1. When a Life-Altering Injury Happens, Experience Matters
Rick Mallett is a seasoned injury lawyer with decades of experience handling complex, high-stakes injury cases. These cases often involve catastrophic injuries, extensive rehabilitation, loss of income, and long-term care needs. Law firms in larger centres like Edmonton have the benefit of handling these cases regularly, developing systems, networks, and strategies specifically geared toward maximizing compensation for serious injuries.
2. Familiarity with Northern Conditions
Rick understands claims involving the Dempster Highway, Hay River Highway, Mackenzie Highway, and rural northern roads. He understands how snow, ice, darkness, remoteness, transport trailer traffic, industrial traffic, and wildlife can contribute to collisions—and how these factors must be considered in any fair settlement.
3. Access to Resources and Experts
In complex injury claims, access to medical experts, life care planners, and vocational consultants is essential. In many parts of the Northwest Territories, these professionals are not readily available. Edmonton-based firms have longstanding relationships with these experts and can mobilize them quickly to support your case.
4. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
In smaller communities, local lawyers may have conflicts of interest or may be overburdened with files. Hammer Injury Law is a boutique plaintiff-only personal injury firm that never acts for insurance companies. That independence matters.
5. Want to Keep Your Legal Claim Private? Here’s How We Help.
Some clients appreciate the privacy that comes from working with a lawyer outside their community. Whether you want to avoid running into your lawyer at the grocery store or simply prefer to keep your legal matters discreet, having counsel based in another province can offer a layer of anonymity.
Remote Access, Real Advocacy
Whether you’re in Yellowknife, Inuvik, or Fort Smith, our team can meet with you by phone or video to review your case and explain your rights. We also have a by-appointment office in Yellowknife, where Rick Mallett frequently works on Northern files. In many cases, Rick travels to the Territories to meet with clients, gather evidence, and coordinate directly with local healthcare providers. Geography should never be a barrier to high-quality legal help.
Can an Out-of-Province Lawyer Represent Me in the Northwest Territories?
Some residents of the Northwest Territories may wonder whether it’s necessary—or even allowed—to hire a lawyer from outside their region. The answer is yes. In Canada, a lawyer doesn’t need to live in the same province or territory where the accident occurred; they simply need to be licensed to practice there.
Rick Mallett is called to the bar in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and British Columbia. That means he is fully authorized to represent clients in the NWT, including in its courts. He has appeared before the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories and has a long history of advocating for clients in the North.
Why Yellowknife Residents Choose Edmonton-Based Injury Lawyers
Firms based in major centres like Edmonton tend to work with more serious and complex injury claims. They have greater access to medical experts, life care planners, and vocational consultants—professionals who are not always readily available in smaller or more remote communities.
At Hammer Injury Law, we focus exclusively on plaintiff-side personal injury claims. We never act for insurance companies. That independence helps avoid conflicts of interest, which can be more common in smaller communities.
Thanks to videoconferencing, digital file systems, and regional travel, working with an experienced Edmonton injury lawyer has never been more practical. We also maintain a by-appointment office in Yellowknife, and Rick Mallett frequently travels to the Territories to meet with clients, gather evidence, and coordinate with local health care providers.
Know Your Rights After a Serious Injury If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident, ATV crash, or other incident in the Northwest Territories, you may be entitled to compensation. Rick Mallett and Hammer Injury Law can help you understand your rights and legal options—and fight to secure the compensation you deserve.
Contact Hammer Injury Law for a Free Consultation
Hammer Injury Law is proud to represent residents of the Northwest Territories. If you’re looking for a trusted advocate with deep experience in personal injury law and a long history of working with Yellowknife residents, we’re here for you.
Call us today to schedule your free consultation. We’ll explain the process, answer your questions, and help you decide the best way forward.