Personal Injury Law Blog

Read about the latest updates in personal injury law in Calgary, AB. Find in-depth answers to common questions our injury lawyers get. Learn about critical first steps right after an accident.
Angie Mijalska

Angie Mijalska

Who am I? Angie was born and raised in Poland and speaks fluent Polish and also understands Russian and Ukrainian. She is the only Polish-speaking personal injury lawyer in Calgary. Our diverse client base exposes us to rich cultural diversity – which is also...
Marwan Abbas

Marwan Abbas

What do you do at Zhivov Law? I am currently completing my Student-at-Law Articling term, which is designed to give prospective lawyers a variety of work offering a wide range of hands-on, practical experience in the legal profession. This process emphasizes the legal...
Zhivov Law. What’s in a Name?

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,” “Zhikov,” “Zikov,” “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.”

The Use of Cleaning Logs in Escaping Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents

The Use of Cleaning Logs in Escaping Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of injury claims we see. People slip and fall for any number of reasons, and sometimes due to the negligence of others. Slip and falls can lead to strains and sprains, broken bones, or even serious brain injury. If a fall happens because of the failure of the property owner and occupier to keep the property safe, a claim can be made against that property owner and occupier for the damages that have been suffered as a result of the fall.