Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Richmond
Chouinard & Kuntze & Company has been dedicated to providing personalized legal advocacy for personal injury victims in Vancouver and Richmond since 1978. Our team of four experienced lawyers specializes exclusively in personal injury law, focusing on motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian and cyclist accidents, and complex head and spinal injuries. We prioritize direct client communication, offering Cantonese and Mandarin language support, and operate on a contingency payment basis to ensure accessible legal representation.With decades of combined experience, we guide clients through the ICBC claims process, fight for fair compensation, and provide strategic legal counsel tailored to each case's unique circumstances. Our commitment to client education and transparent communication has established us as a trusted resource in the community.
Services
ICBC Accident Claims
Pedestrian Accidents
Cyclist Accidents
Head Injuries
Neck and Back Injuries
Personal Injury Claims
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Concussion Cases
Soft Tissue Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations for all personal injury claims
- Our team has 45+ years of combined experience in personal injury law
- Multilingual support available in Cantonese and Mandarin
- Contingency payment ensures no upfront legal costs
- Proven track record in complex ICBC claim negotiations
Services
ICBC Accident Claims
We help injury victims navigate the ICBC claims process to secure medical benefits, wage loss compensation, and fair settlements. Our team ensures clients receive necessary treatment coverage while negotiating for maximum compensation. With decades of experience, we handle complex cases involving disputed liability and denied claims.
Head Injuries
Our lawyers specialize in representing clients with traumatic brain injuries and concussions. We coordinate with medical specialists to document cognitive impacts and pursue compensation for long-term care needs. Our team understands the challenges of proving invisible injuries and builds strong cases to support these complex claims.
Neck and Back Injuries
We advocate for clients with soft tissue injuries and spinal trauma from car accidents. Our firm helps document symptoms, secure diagnostic assessments, and fight for compensation covering medical treatment and future care needs. We specialize in cases where traditional diagnostics fail to show injury severity.
Cyclist Accidents
Our team represents cyclists injured in vehicle collisions, helping secure medical benefits and compensation through ICBC claims. We address unique challenges in these cases, including liability disputes and proving injury severity, while ensuring clients receive resources for recovery and bicycle damage claims.
Pedestrian Accidents
We assist pedestrians injured in vehicle collisions with comprehensive legal representation. Our services include securing medical treatment benefits, documenting injury impacts, and negotiating fair compensation for pain, suffering, and future income loss while navigating complex insurance claims processes.
People
J.F. Raymond Chouinard
Founding Lawyer
With over 40 years of personal injury experience, Mr. Chouinard & Kuntze & Company established the firm's reputation for dedicated client advocacy and successful ICBC claim negotiations.
Andreas E. Kuntze
Personal Injury Lawyer
Specializing in complex injury cases, Mr. Kuntze brings extensive trial experience and a client-focused approach to securing fair compensation for accident victims.
Robert J. Charlton
Retired Founding Member
As a founding member, Mr. Charlton contributed decades of personal injury expertise before transitioning to retirement while maintaining advisory connections.
Yvonne Chan
Case Manager
Ms. Chan coordinates client support services, providing multilingual assistance and case management expertise to ensure smooth claims processing.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We specialize in motor vehicle collision claims, pedestrian and cyclist accidents, head injuries, spinal trauma, and soft tissue injuries through ICBC.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, all initial consultations with our personal injury lawyers are completely free and carry no obligation.
How does the ICBC claims process work?
We guide clients through filing claims, securing medical benefits, and negotiating fair compensation for lost wages and future care needs.
Can I get help if I speak Cantonese or Mandarin?
Yes, our office staff provides language support for Chinese-speaking clients throughout the entire claims process.
What if my injury claim was denied?
Our team has extensive experience challenging denied claims and can help reinstate benefits or pursue alternative compensation avenues.
