January 31, 2014

Kevin Gourlay

An absence of argument on personal injury damages

Something has gone horribly wrong when a judge finds herself unable to assess damages at the end of a personal injury trial.  That was the conundrum faced by Madam Justice Russell in Le v. Point, 2014 BCSC 154, released today: [55]         I find myself in the unfortunate position of being…

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November 18, 2013

Murphy Battista

Personal Injury Law and Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs): 5 things you should know

Personal injury litigation and functional capacity evaluations. In the course of personal injury litigation, the plaintiff is often sent for a “Functional Capacity Evaluation” (FCE). Sometimes the plaintiff is referred for an FCE by their own lawyer to provide additional evidence of the extent of impairment, and sometimes they are…

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June 17, 2013

Paul Bosco

Changes to the BC Limitation Act – What They Mean for You

On June 1st, 2013, the new Limitation Act came into force in BC. This Act sets out the time limits a person has to make a civil claim, most commonly performed by suing another person or company for money to compensate for a loss. The most significant change in the…

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May 14, 2013

Jeffrey J. Nieuwenburg

How Social Media can affect your claim

For many of people, it is difficult to remember a time before social media.  Facebook, Youtube and Twitter have changed the way we communicate.  Social media has left its mark on the courtroom.  Below are questions and answers about how the Courts have made use of this new technology. Can…

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April 10, 2013

Murphy Battista

Infant Insurance Claims – Deadlines for accident benefits are shorter than limitation periods on claims for damages where children are concerned

When pursuing an insurance claim, it is important to stay aware of any deadlines that could seriously hamper your ability to receive fair compensation. At times, these deadlines can be difficult for an injured party to navigate. This is particularly true in cases where a child has been injured in…

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March 28, 2013

Joe Murphy

Tough Facts Don’t Always Mean an Unwinnable Case: Chow v. Chan

At Murphy Battista LLP, we evaluate cases based on what’s in the best interests of our client and not whether the case is going to be tough to win. We have the legal knowledge and trial experience to manage complex legal issues, medical evidence and personal injury claims. Our track…

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