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Our law firm’s accident lawyers have more than 30 years of experience handling, negotiating, and winning Kamloops personal injury and car accident (ICBC) claims in Kamloops and the BC Interior. We are a Kamloops law firm that is solely focused on personal injury and have skills to navigate through any accident claim. Our dedicated personal injury paralegal team are there to support the accident lawyers and clients through the course of their claims.
Our team of accident lawyers are a team that understands that each of our client’s situations are unique. Our years of expertise as accident lawyers and supporting our clients through their life changing experiences allows us to have compassion for each and every one of our client’s situations. We facilitate personal injury cases ranging in severity from minor injury to wrongful death as a result of vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian accidents.
Our clients' rehabilitation and treatment are top priority. We utilize experienced medical experts and therapists to monitor your recovery and establish how the injury has impacted your livelihood and lifestyle. If your current medical coverage does not cover these expenses, Zak & Decker will carry the cost until your settlement has concluded.
You don't pay anything until your claim is settled. Our fee is a percentage of the damages recovered. If there is no recovery, there is no fee.
All cases are unique and not all injuries are immediately apparent. We work with experienced medical experts to establish the extent of the injuries—both physical and psychological. We also determine the impact that the car accident has had (and may continue to have) on your family's
Joseph grew up in southern B.C. in Boundary Country and attended the University of British Columbia graduating with a combined degree in commerce and law. He moved to Kamloops to begin his legal career and has remained in the city ever since. His practice is focused on helping clients who are suffering personal injuries or loss through motor vehicle collisions, slip and fall accidents, and faulty or defective products. Joseph represents many clients throughout BC and Alberta who have been denied coverage by their insurance companies. Incorporating mediations and settlement conferences are a routine part of what he does to advance the interests of his clients. He believes strongly in the principals of seeking fair justice for those who have been injured or wronged by the negligence of others.
Tara was born and raised in a farming community in Saskatchewan and moved to British Columbia to attend law school. While at the University of British Columbia she met her husband and, following graduation, returned with him to his home town of Kamloops. Tara articled with HMZ Law (now Zak & Decker Personal Injury Lawyers) where she continues to practice and is a managing partner. Her areas of practice include insurance litigation, personal injury law, and estate law. Always interested in sharing her specialized knowledge with others, she has been a guest lecturer at Thompson Rivers University’s Faculty of Law and has presented talks to the Canadian Defence Lawyers, brain injury organizations, and medical residents over the years.
After obtaining her undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Victoria, Kelsey completed her articles at a large firm in Vancouver, gaining experience in complex commercial and insurance litigation matters. She returned to her home town of Kamloops to practice commercial and insurance litigation at a small, local firm. In 2014, she joined Zak & Decker (formerly HMZ Law) to shift her practice solely to personal injury litigation. Kelsey has represented clients in a variety of civil matters in both the Supreme Court of British Columbia and the Provincial Court of British Columbia and Alberta. Her practice is largely focused on helping clients with personal injuries as a result of motor vehicle collisions and slip and falls, ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. In her free time Kelsey is an active member of the Women Lawyers Forum and Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia and enjoys skiing and travel.
All cases are unique and not all injuries are immediately apparent. We work with experienced medical experts to establish the extent of the injuries—both physical and psychological. We also determine the impact that the car accident has had (and may continue to have) on your family's livelihood, lifestyle, and well-being. When these parameters are defined, a fair settlement can be negotiated.
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It's common for an insurance company to offer you a quick settlement after a serious injury. It is not advised to accept this settlement, as it is difficult to appreciate the extent that the injury will impact future livelihood and lifestyle in the future. If you accept this settlement, you will lose your right to receive additional money, even if it is established that you may be entitled to more.
You will be contacted by ICBC for a personal or signed statement regarding your car accident. Without the advice or presence of a personal injury lawyer, you could say something in the statement which will negatively affect your case.
All details of the car accident need to be documented and witnesses need to be promptly interviewed. Key details include weather, driving conditions, and time of day. Take photographs of the vehicles and all damages including skid marks, road signs, and lights. A copy of the police report is also beneficial.
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