Mike Huot of KazLaw Injury Lawyers received an excellent judgment in Chapman-Fluker v Gustavson 2019 BCSC regarding a very contentious application by ICBC to extend the period for filing a jury notice. The Defendants relied on Rule 22-4 (2), which authorizes the court to extend...
In British Columbia, the parties to a civil case have a right to request that their case be decided by a jury of their peers. ICBC lawyers often prefer to have cases heard by a jury, believing that jurors will be biased against certain vulnerable...
In B.C., 670 cyclists are injured and six are killed in crashes involving motor vehicles from June to September every year. That means five B.C. cyclists injured each day in the summer. What should you do if you collide with a motor vehicle--or even another...
Big news for KazLaw! We are pleased and excited to announce that we have a new Surrey office location! KazLaw has recently acquired Caissie and Company, a boutique personal injury firm which was built and led by Edmund Caissie, an amazing lawyer and long-time friend...
KazLaw is pleased to announce that voting is now open for the 2017 KazLaw Community Award, which sponsors a deserving rider to participate in the annual BC Bike Race. The Award is meant to recognize riders who make a difference to their cycling community in...
In 2016, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (“ICBC”) proposed a hike in insurance rates in response to increased costs and decreased earnings. As expected, this announcement aroused discussion about the merits of implementing a no-fault system in British Columbia....
KazLaw participated in this year's SHLF Run, organized by the Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation, who strive to provide youth the opportunity to achieve their full potential through sports and education. ...
Congratulations to our previous client, Gus Thorne, for his recent win at the Canadian Blind Sports Lawn Bowling Championships. Gus has moved forward with positivity after a near-fatal accident to prove that injury does not define the individual....
Research has revealed that bike helmets decrease the risk of brain injury by over 85%. A safety approved, properly fitted helmet can help you to avoid serious injury or death....
The new Pokemon GO video game serves to highlight an issue that affects our personal safety—distracted driving. Last month, the penalties for distracted driving changed dramatically in B.C. Read on for more on the consequences for distracted driving and some tips for staying safe on...