Zhivov Law
7710 5 St SE Suite 108 T2H 2L9

Here's Vlad with Calgary Flames sportscasting legend Peter Maher at the Flames game last night. Thanks to our partners at Rogers and 660 News for a great evening!

Zhivov Law Team (though we are missing a couple of team members who stayed at home due to the Covid-19 outbreak)

Frequently asked questions with a personal injury lawyer.

Winter Driving is Here. What to do if You Experience a Car Accident.

Former Alberta MLA Thomas Lukaszuk sheds light on insurance industry and its strategic government lobby in push for no-fault insurance, at the expense of Albertans. Read Lukaszuk's post: https://www.facebook.com/662272836/posts/10160174099392837/?d=n

Do I Need a Lawyer? Deciding Whether or Not to Retain Legal Counsel for Your Motor Vehicle Accident Injury Claim This question often comes from people who have just been contacted by an insurance adjuster who works for the insurance company of the negligent driver that caused the accident, which led to your injuries. The insurance adjuster often tells the victim that the maximum they can receive for their injuries is about $5,000 because of the cap put in place under the ...Minor Injury Regulation in Alberta. While the adjuster is correct in stating that there is legislation called the Minor Injury Regulation in effect in Alberta, they are misleading in stating the maximum you can receive for your injury is $5,000. The truth of the matter is much more complex. Only minor injuries sprains or strains that do not cause a serious impairment are subject to the cap." And you are also entitled to amounts not covered by the cap put in place under the Minor Injury Regulations. The cap also does not apply to any tears in your muscle fibres, ligaments or tendons these injuries are not always immediately apparent by x-ray, and may require an ultrasound. Nor does the cap apply to psychological injury like anxiety, depression or PTSD that resulted from the accident. (I always try to provide a short answer, but it inevitably becomes a long answer, and typically continues like the following) So, If you are fully recovered by the time the insurance adjuster contacts you (usually a few weeks or months after the accident), and the adjuster offers you the cap amount, you might not need a lawyer. However, you may have other injuries of which you are not aware, or you may be missing some other important issue. And remember: once you settle, you settle for good you cannot come back and ask for more money if you discover additional injuries in the future. If, however, you are still in pain and continue to suffer from your injuries when you receive a call from the insurance adjuster, I would advise that you tell the adjuster that you are retaining a lawyer, and contact a personal injury lawyer to assist you with your claim. You need to make sure you are getting the compensation you deserve. Your unique situation, including not only the diagnoses of the injury, but also the effects that the injury has had and continues to have on work, life and your overall mental and physical well-being, requires a knowledgeable and experienced advocate who can argue for the appropriate amounts of compensation. An injury lawyer can also save you the time and stress involved in dealing with the insurance companies, so you can focus on what’s most important -- getting better.

Congratulations to Sona Kaebery on her admission to the Bar! Sona's Bar Call was today - here is our team in the courtroom after the fact. Sona will be a fantastic lawyer, and we are very happy to have her as our newest lawyer.

Zhivov Law helps to obtain compensation for victims of various accidents, such as motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls and dog bites. Ms. Agnieszka Mijalska is our Polish-speaking lawyer. We also have a Russian-speaking lawyer, Mr. Vladimir Zhivov. We offer a free first consultation. Nasza firma prawnicza pomaga uzyskiwac odszkodowania osobom, ktore ulegly roznego rodzaju wypadkom (wypadki samochodowe, rowerowe, poslizgniecia, ugryzienia, itd). Adwokat, Agnieszka Mijalska swiadczy uslugi w jezyku polskim. Adwokat, Vladimir Zhivov mowi po rosyjsku. Zapraszamy na darmowa pierwsza konsultacje.

We've updated our blog about personal injury claims for children: https://zhivovlaw.ca/personal-injury-claims-for-children-h/

We've updated one of our most popular blogs, regarding slip and fall accidents: https://zhivovlaw.ca/slip-fall-accident-what-to-do/

We've updated our most popular blog, which discusses compensation for hit and run accidents: https://zhivovlaw.ca/can-victims-of-hit-and-run-drivers-su/

New on our Personal Injury Blog... https://zhivovlaw.ca/the-use-of-cleaning-logs-in-escaping-/

https://zhivovlaw.ca/do-i-need-a-lawyer-deciding-whether-o/

New on our Personal Injury Blog - The Importance of Expert Witnesses: https://zhivovlaw.ca/the-importance-of-expert-witnesses-in/

Our new Blog looks at income loss, both past and future, due to an accident: https://zhivovlaw.ca/1983-2/

This month our Blog looks at some sobering accident injury statistics: https://zhivovlaw.ca/sobering-statistics-motor-vehicle-acc/

New on our Personal Injury Blog -- the arrival of self-driving cars: https://zhivovlaw.ca/self-driving-cars-the-future-is-almos/

This month's blog looks at occupiers' liability for slip and fall accidents: https://zhivovlaw.ca/walking-and-slipping-and-falling-in-a/

Thank you, Guleid A., for your testimonial! http://zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

The newest testimonial on our website is from Randi B. Thank you Randi! http://zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

New on our Personal Injury Law Blog: http://zhivovlaw.ca/the-supreme-court-strikes-down-alberta/

What's the legal effect of apologizing for an accident? Read our October blog to find out! http://zhivovlaw.ca/im-sorry-but-it-wasnt-my-fault/

Our September blog looks at how liability is apportioned for motor vehicle accidents: http://zhivovlaw.ca/whos-to-blame-apportioning-liability-i/

Our latest blog post: http://zhivovlaw.ca/traffic-violations-prompting-focus-on-/

New on our Blog: Technology to protect cyclists and bikers http://zhivovlaw.ca/shoulder-tap-technology-aims-to-protec/

How would you like ads in your vehicle? We discuss this on our Personal Injury Blog: http://zhivovlaw.ca/gps-tracking-opens-door-to-location-sp/

This month's Personal Injury Blog looks at whether Calgary is the city with the worst drivers: http://zhivovlaw.ca/canadas-worst-driver/

This month our Personal Injury Blog looks at the most desirable vehicle safety technologies: http://zhivovlaw.ca/survey-highlights-desirable-vehicle-sa/

We always greatly appreciate testimonials from our clients. Thank you Irina K.! http://zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

Our latest blog entry looks at connected cars: http://zhivovlaw.ca/a-future-with-connected-cars-should-me/

Our newest blog has been posted: http://zhivovlaw.ca/voice-activated-systems-place-heavy-de/

The latest article on our Personal Injury Blog looks at Halloween safety issues: http://zhivovlaw.ca/calgary-injury-lawyer-offers-halloween/

New on our Personal Injury Blog: http://zhivovlaw.ca/dashboard-cameras-can-protect-drivers/

Thank you to Erjon B. and Patty F. for adding their testimonials to our website! http://zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

New on our Personal Injury Blog -- Report on Cycling http://zhivovlaw.ca/report-on-cycling/

Thank you to Brian O. for offering the most recent testimonial on our website: http://zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

Our latest Blog is up -- What is a Pain Diary? http://zhivovlaw.ca/what-is-a-pain-diary/

New on our Blog -- What if Your Family Member is the At-Fault Driver? http://zhivovlaw.ca/what-if-the-at-fault-driver-is-a-famil/

Our latest blog entry discusses settlement loans: http://zhivovlaw.ca/can-i-borrow-against-my-future-injury-/

New on our Blog: Injuries on Public Transit http://zhivovlaw.ca/injuries-on-public-transit/

Thank you to Tatiana H. for being the latest personal injury client to offer a testimonial on our site: http://zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

This week on our Personal Injury Blog we discuss cycling safety: http://zhivovlaw.ca/personal-injury-lawyer-discusses-cycli/

We've added new client testimonials to our website: http://zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

The latest on our Blog -- Risks of Hands-Free Devices http://zhivovlaw.ca/hands-free-devices-arent-free-of-risks/

This week on our Blog -- Questions Raised by Self-Driving Cars http://zhivovlaw.ca/the-prospect-of-self-driving-cars-rais/

The latest on our Blog -- The Personal Impact of an Injury Claim: http://zhivovlaw.ca/the-personal-impact-of-an-injury-claim/

New on our Blog -- Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your MVA Award? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/do-i-have-to-pay-taxes-on-my-motor/

New on our Personal Injury Blog -- What is a Contingency Agreement? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/what-is-a-contingency-agreement/

The latest on our Personal Injury Blog -- The Pros and Cons of Winter Tires: http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/injury-lawyer-discusses-pros-and-c/

New on our Blog -- What's forbidden under Alberta's distracted driving legislation? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/whats-forbidden-under-albertas-dis/

Will I have to testify in court? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/will-i-have-to-testify-in-court/

How Common is Surveillance of Personal Injury Claimants? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/how-common-is-surveillance-of-pers/

New on our Personal Injury Blog -- Researching Your Legal Rights: http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/from-calgary-injury-lawyer-researc/

New on our Testimonials page: "Thank you for your work and effort. I really didn’t know what to expect and you have been an absolute delight to deal with." ~Jean R. (Motor Vehicle Accident) http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

New on our Blog: How Do You Sue a Driver You Can't Find? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/from-calgary-injury-lawyer-how-do-/

Our latest Blog post is up: Does car colour affect vehicle safety? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/does-the-colour-of-my-car-affect-m/

New on our Personal Injury Blog -- What to Expect From Your Personal Injury Lawyer: http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/what-to-expect-from-your-personal-/

Thank you to slip and fall client Carol K. for adding her voice to our Client Testimonials page: http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/testimonials/

New blog post: Insurance Companies and the Duty of Good Faith: http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/insurance-companies-and-the-duty-o/

New on our Blog -- What is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury? http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/what-is-a-mild-traumatic-brain-inj/

New on our Blog -- factors that affect whether a personal injury claim goes to trial: http://www.zhivovlaw.ca/when-does-a-personal-injury-claim-/

Our letter to the editor in today's Calgary Herald, regarding the perils of driver inattention: http://www.calgaryherald.com//letters/a/8681025/story.html

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