Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hemmerling Law Kelowna Personal Injury Lawyers Kelowna ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/blog/) - News and information regarding legal issues in British Columbia from personal injury lawyers and commercial lawyers in Kelowna, BC. - [The "Must-Have" Item of Summer 2018](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/the-must-have-item-of-summer-2018/) - As May Long Weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer road trips - we want to provide you with a list to ensure that your emergency kit has everything you need, it's the "must-have" item of 2018 - [Welcome Aboard!](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/welcome-aboard/) - Hemmerling Law is thrilled to welcome Michael Prah who has joined the firm this summer. Born and raised in the beautiful Okanagan, Michael is proud to be providing legal services in his hometown. After attending Kelowna Secondary School, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Okanagan College, graduating with distinction and a - [What does staying focused mean to you?](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/what-does-staying-focused-mean-to-you/) - We unpack what staying focus means for us at Hemmerling Law! - [Staying Focused this Fall](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/staying-focused-this-fall/) - Farewell sweet summer! We hope yours was filled with many happy days with friends and family making memories. School is officially back in session which means extra precautions need to be taken when on the road to help ensure the safety of all! With the excitement that back to school brings coupled with the many - [Summer Safety](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/summer-safety/) - Summer Time = Road Trip Time Nothing says summer fun like an annual road trip taken with great friends and family. We are fortunate to live in a place where the options for fun in the sun are limitless. A surprising and sobering statistic is that more fatalities occur during the summer than any other - [The W5 of Settlement of Your Personal Injury Claim](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/the-w5-of-settlement-of-your-personal-injury-claim/) - Many clients (and potential clients) have questions regarding settling their personal injury claim. While some claims will not be able to be settled and will need to go to Trial, the vast majority of claims will be resolved by settlement either outside of, or as a part of, the Court process. Here are the basics - [Take Extra Care While Driving During the Holidays](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/take-extra-care-while-driving-during-the-holidays/) - In December we are often busier than most months, getting ready both at work and at home for the holidays, whether it be meeting end of year deadlines at work, getting ready for visitors or arranging travel, buying gifts and squeezing in time to visit with friends. The cautionary tales of driving during the holiday - [Managing Chronic Pain](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/managing-chronic-pain/) - Many of the clients that come into our office suffer from chronic pain injuries following an accident. Chronic pain is sometimes difficult to understand and clients with chronic pain face their own set of challenges. It is easy for family, friends and co-workers to understand that a broken arm or foot can have the effect - [A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words - Social Media & Your Personal Injury Claim](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-social-media-your-personal-injury-claim/) - How you use social media can affect your personal injury claim. Kelowna Personal Injury Lawyer's view of social media and your car accident claim. - [Don't Text and Drive! - A Personal Injury Lawyer's Rant](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/dont-text-and-drive-a-personal-injury-lawyers-rant/) - I think I am in the minority when it comes to being able to say that I don’t text and drive. I am able to put my phone away every time I get in the vehicle. It took some getting used to but now, regardless of if I have a 15 minute drive or 4 - [Am I At Fault For Hitting a Deer?](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/am-i-at-fault-for-hitting-a-deer/) - During the fall and winter, wildlife – especially deer - seem to be in abundance while foraging for food along our highways. This presents a danger to drivers using area roads. In addition, deer are primarily nocturnal animals, which make them that much more difficult to spot. So, if you do hit a deer with - [Winter Is Coming - Get Your Vehicle Ready!](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/winter-is-coming-get-your-vehicle-ready/) - The days are getting shorter, the air is colder and it’s time to start thinking about winter driving. The best way to stay safe on the roads this winter is to avoid driving in winter conditions altogether. But, if you have to drive, drive smart and be prepared. Before the snow falls, it is important - [Money Saving Tip: Get Collision Coverage!](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/money-saving-tip-get-collision-coverage/) - When getting insurance for the first time or renewing your insurance you may be considering the real value of collision coverage. Collision coverage can be included in your yearly premium or you can opt out of this coverage. So, is collision coverage worth it? The idea of saving today often outweighs a potential future benefit. - [If I Say Sorry at the Scene of an Accident – Is that an admission of fault?](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/if-i-say-sorry-at-the-scene-of-an-accident-is-that-an-admission-of-fault-2/) - Canadians are known to be polite. Even at the scene of a car accident, our first thoughts are to say sorry – even when it isn’t our fault. If you are in an accident in BC and you apologize to anyone involved in the accident – does that indicate you are at fault for the ## Pages - [Home](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/) - [Our Lawyers](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/our-lawyers/) - Hemmerling Law specializes in personal injury law and ICBC car accident legal matters from their office in Kelowna BC - [Auto Accident Kelowna](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/auto-accident-kelowna/) - Had an auto accident in Kelowna? Hemmerling Law offers professional representation to clients so that they get fair compensation on claims for damages and sufferings. - [Car Accident Lawyer Kelowna](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/car-accident-lawyer-kelowna/) - Looking for car accident lawyer in Kelowna? Hemmerling Law will make sure you recover the right compensation for your losses and injury caused by car accident. - [Personal Injury Lawyer](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer/) - Looking for personal injury lawyer in Kelowna? Hemmerling Law can help in a wide variety of injury claims from a vehicle accident and safeguard your interests. - [FAQ](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/faq/) - Visit Hemmerling Law's website for frequently asked questions about Injury Law. Answered by professional Personal Injury Lawyers - [Trial Lawyers](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer/trial-law/) - Initiating or Defending a Lawsuit The Lawyers at Hemmerling Law work for both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of litigation matters. The firm has over 50 years of litigation experience.. Trial Lawyers can navigate the complex legal process and start or defend a lawsuit on your behalf. Trial Lawyers also handle discoveries, settlement - [ICBC Claims](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer/icbc-claims/) - Kelowna has many great lawyers specializing in various types of legal practice. Specialties such as ICBC Claims , real estate etc. - [Contact](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/contact/) - Contact Hemmerling Law in Kelowna BC for accident injury law and legal help with ICBC claims. - [Sample Page](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger - [Thank you](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/personal-injury-lawyer/thank-you/) - Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly. if PDF file not open please Click here to get it now! ## Practice Areas - [Personal Injury](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/practice-items/personal-injury/) - An injury can happen to anyone at any time. You might be injured in a car accident. You might be injured on someone's unsafe premises. You might be injured by a dangerous product. Regardless of how it happens, an injury can have a pervasive and long lasting effect on your life. Activities which you enjoy ## Team - [Dana Graves](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/team/dana-graves-2/) - Dana was born and raised in Manitoba. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Law Degree at the University of Manitoba. He has been practicing as a lawyer in British Columbia since 1993. Dana has worked in many different legal settings, from one or two person offices to large Vancouver litigation firms. These different working - [John Hemmerling](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/team/john-hemmerling/) - John was born and raised in British Columbia. He attended the University of British Columbia where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in 1987 and his Law Degree in 1990. He was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1991 and practiced civil litigation in Vancouver until he relocated to Kelowna in 1998. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonial: Kevin](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/client-testimonial-kevin/) - My experience with Hemmerling Law particularly with my lawyer John Hemmerling was extremely positive. Due to a non-fault motor vehicle accident I was left with quite a slew of injuries that negatively impacted my quality of life. With John’s arduous work ethic I was able to obtain medical appointments and treatments much quicker than I - [Client Testimonial: Stephanie](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/client-testimonial-stephanie/) - I was referred to Michael Prah after suffering injuries due to a car accident. I was hesitant to meet with lawyers because ICBC advised otherwise. Eventually I began to feel overwhelmed and pressured by ICBC so I decided to make an appointment with Hemmerling Law. After meeting with John and Michael, I felt relieved. Michael - [Client Testimonial: Carrie C.](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/testimonial-2/) - Personal Injury – I was involved in a car accident almost 3 years ago, an accident where I was not at fault. I was fortunate that I was not injured worse than I was, however, I walked away from the accident with soft tissue injuries that will likely cause me discomfort for the rest of - [Testimonial 7](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/testimonial-7/) - John Hemmerling was the lead lawyer for my claim. During the course of my car accident, John and his team provided outstanding legal guidance as well as ensuring that my legal costs were efficiently managed for me throughout the process. Both John and Lisa was also very responsive via e mail and phone whenever I - [Testimonial 6](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/testimonial-6/) - I recently went to John Hemmerling Law as ICBC was pressuring me to close my car accident claim. I was still having issues so was not comfortable doing this. A co-worker suggested John and it was such a relief not to have to deal with ICBC ever again. I found John to be a truly - [Testimonial 5](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/testimonial-5/) - Words cannot express how tremendously grateful I am to Mr. Hemmerling and his staff for their sincere compassion and legal assistance during one of the most challenging times in my life. I came to be a client of Mr. Hemmerling after my original lawyer suddenly passed away and the Firms replacement did not meet with - [Testimonial 3](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/testimonial-3/) - John, thank you for all your help with my motor vehicle accident case. You and your team were on top of it. My experience with Hemmerling & Associates was great. You are compassionate, I was well taken care of, and happily surprised with the outcome! I had little stress dealing with the case because you - [Testimonial 4](https://www.hemmerlinglaw.com/testimonials-list/testimonial-4/) - I just wanted to send a thank you to you and your coworkers for helping me out through all of the litigation process. Your office and staff helped alleviate a lot of stress from dealing with the insurance adjusters and were always available to answer any questions throughout the process. 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