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If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s important to seek the legal representation of a personal injury lawyer to protect your interests. As specialists in personal injury law, we have helped thousands of injured clients receive the financial compensation they deserve.
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Frequently asked questions:
After determining that you have a valid claim, we will meet with you personally. If you’ve been hospitalized as a result of your injuries, we will come to the hospital to talk with you. We’ll then work directly with the insurance companies involved to advocate on your behalf and negotiate a settlement for you. In the vast majority of cases, clients aren’t required to go to court.
We work to ensure successful outcomes for all our injury cases. Whether the case is very serious, such as a brain or spinal cord injury, or it’s a minor “capped” claim, Zhivov Law will help you.
We take a personal, down-to-earth approach with clients. We’re happy to answer all of your questions and we’re available when you need us.
Finally, we get paid when you get paid. That means there is no fee until your claim is settled.
To establish an accident injury claim, the following conditions must be met:
1. You’ve suffered a physical, mental or emotional injury.
2. The injury was caused by the fault or negligence of someone else, be it a person, company, municipality, etc.
3. The injury inflicted must have monetary value. You are entitled to damages for pain and suffering, lost wages or loss of housekeeping capacity, out-of-pocket expenses including medical costs, the cost of any future care, the loss of income earning ability in future, etc.
1. Seek medical attention as soon as possible, be it at a hospital or walk-in clinic, or with your family physician or chiropractor.
2. Photograph the accident scene, your vehicle and any apparent physical injuries, such as bruises or burns.
3. At the scene of the accident, obtain the other party’s contact and insurance information – licence plate, driver’s licence number, insurance company and insurance policy number. If there are any witnesses, it is essential to collect their names, addresses and telephone numbers.
4. Keep track of your injuries and all expenses related to the accident. Note the dates of doctor visits, keep a “pain diary” and retain all receipts for expenses related to your injuries.
5. If you are contacted by the other party’s insurance adjuster, do not discuss your injuries with him/her or sign any documents for him/her. The adjuster will record everything you say and will try to use it against you. Remember, the adjuster’s job is not to help you, but to ensure that you receive as little compensation as possible.
6. Contact a personal injury lawyer such as Vladimir Zhivov by phone or e-mail, or by completing our online claim form.
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
I was injured while playing golf. I hired Zhivov Law to help me, and they were able to get me a settlement incredibly fast for a lot more than I hoped to get. I am really happy with the work Vladimir Zhivov did.
I was very satisfied with Vladimir Zhivov’s professional help back in 2008 when I had a fall, so when I had a motor vehicle accident in 2014 I had no problem with finding a good lawyer and phoned Vladimir and again received a quick and very helpful response. I would recommend Zhivov Law to everyone who needs help of a True Professional. Thank you, Vladimir!
Many thanks to Vladimir Zhivov for handling the legalities of my personal injury case. I am very happy with the outcome and would not hesitate to recommend his law firm to settle any personal injury matter.
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- Winter Driving is Here. What to do if You Experience a Car Accident.
If you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffer an injury, your legal rights may be the furthest thing from your mind. You may be confused about your next steps, and you may not realize how important your early actions are to a legal settlement later. Here’s a checklist to help protect your legal interests even before you call an injury lawyer.
Photograph the accident scene, your vehicle and any apparent physical injuries, such as bruises or burns.
At the scene of the accident, obtain the other party’s contact and insurance information – licence plate, driver’s licence number, insurance company and insurance policy number. If there are any witnesses, it is essential to collect their names, addresses and telephone numbers.
Seek medical attention as soon as possible, be it at a hospital or walk-in clinic, or with your family physician or chiropractor.
Keep track of your injuries and all expenses related to the accident. Note the dates of doctor visits, keep a “pain diary,” and retain all receipts for expenses related to your injuries.
If you are contacted by the other party’s insurance company, do not discuss your injuries with him/her or sign any documents for him/her. The insurance adjuster will record everything you say and will try to use it against you. Remember, the adjuster’s job is not to help you, but to ensure that you receive as little compensation as possible.
Contact a personal injury lawyer at Zhivov Law to find out whether you have a claim.
- Zhivov Law. What’s in a Name?
Zhivov is a Russian surname meaning “life,” according to Mr. Vladimir Zhivov. While Russians have no problem spelling and pronouncing the word, it is a difficult name for many native English-speakers.
From “Zivov” and “Zeevov” to “Zhibob” and “Zibob,” our managing counsel’s last name is frequently misspelled… “Zihov,” “Shivov,” “Shibob,” “Shish kebab.”
And how do you pronounce that? (He gets that a lot.) In English, it is pronounced “Zi-vahv.” That is “Zi” as in “Zip.”
Then there’s Mr. Zhivov’s first name.
A surprising number of people have a tough time with the name “Vladimir” despite the many famous Vladimirs. Who hasn’t heard of Vladimir Putin? Lenin, Russia’s famous communist revolutionary was named Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov. (Lenin was an alias.) For pop culture fans, the real Dracula was known as Vlad the Impaler. For NHL fans, you have Vladimir Tarasenko, right-winger for the St. Louis Blues. There was even a “Vladimir the Great,” a prince of Novgorod, grand prince of Kiev, 980 to 1015.
Mr. Zhivov is happy to be addressed as Vladimir or Vlad. In fact, he mostly just goes by Vlad. Just don’t call him Brad. (Sometimes people do.)
Really, it’s no wonder that when Vladimir Zhivov makes a dinner reservation, he makes it under his wife’s name, “Tina.”
- Personal Injury Claims For Children – How Are They Different?
In most regards, a personal injury claim for a child is similar to one for an adult. There are a few key differences to keep in mind, however: Children cannot sue in their own right. This is not an obstacle, however, to launching a lawsuit.
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