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June 21, 2018
Scotiabank Half-Marathon Charity Challenge in Support of Spinal Cord Injury BC
It is hard to believe this weekend on June 24th marks the 20th anniversary of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon, it also hard to believe 1998 was 20 years ago. This year marks the 4th time that I will be participating in this particular race. But for me, it is much more than a…
Continue ReadingNovember 30, 2017
Importance of Fitness for the Spinal Cord Injury Community
It is no secret that being physically active is important, but this is of the utmost importance for those living with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). People living with SCI are more prone to health risks such as blood clots and obesity, which could lead to more complex cardiovascular diseases.…
Continue ReadingOctober 24, 2017
Commercial hosts serving alcohol owe a duty of care to patrons.
This past March, Mr. Justice Kent of the Supreme Court of British Columbia set a new precedent in Widdowson v. Rockwell, 2017 BCSC 385, a summary trial of a commercial host liability claim. Murphy Battista LLP’s Paul Bosco and Joe Battista, Q.C. represented the plaintiff, Stuart Widdowson who was walking…
Continue ReadingSeptember 19, 2017
Car stolen from dealership involved in three collisions causing injuries – dealership 15% liable; plaintiff not contributorily negligent
In the recent and highly unusual case of Provost v. Bolton, 2017 BCSC 1608, Murphy Battista’s Alex Sayn-Wittgenstein and Paul Bosco represented the plaintiff, Richmond RCMP Corporal Quinn Provost, for injuries sustained when a stolen vehicle hit his cruiser during a high-speed chase. Why the case is important This case…
Continue ReadingFebruary 1, 2017
Celebrating BC Black History Month this February
In recognition of our rich and diverse Canadian history, Murphy Battista LLP would like to bring attention to Black History Month this February. In 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February to be Black History Month following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament,…
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Community InvolvementJanuary 6, 2017
Slip and fall injuries should be taken seriously
With no end to the cold snap in sight, more snow in the forecast, and ongoing issues with the clearing of ice and snow from city streets the risks of injury from a slip and fall on Vancouver streets is not something to take lightly. Slip and falls frequently account…
Continue ReadingOctober 27, 2016
Murphy Battista Personal Injury Lawyer, Scott Stanley, Talks Setting Up His Scholarship with SCI BC
The new Scott Stanley Scholarship awarded at Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) is a fresh start for those newly injured to reach greater heights. When, Murphy Battista LLP’s personal injury lawyer, Scott Stanley, grew up in Northern Saskatchewan, his awareness of modest means was amplified. Scott’s ability in identifying the needs of…
Continue ReadingOctober 26, 2016
How to keep your kids safe this Halloween
If the movie Hocus Pocus taught you anything, it’s that Hallowe’en has its fair share of both excitement and hazards. From checking to see if candy is safe to eat, to being accompanied by an adult, distractions run rampant on the night and your child’s safety is of utmost importance.…
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HalloweenSeptember 16, 2016
Proud to Support Pain BC
Murphy Battista LLP is proud to be sponsoring three upcoming webinars presented by Pain BC. Pain BC webinars are updated monthly and led by clinicians who deal with topics relevant to people suffering with the burden of chronic pain. Pain BC is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that seeks to reduce…
Continue ReadingMay 20, 2016
Laser Hair Removal and Tattoos Don’t Mix
A lawsuit involving a painful burn, alleged to have been caused by laser hair removal over a tattoo, has resurrected an issue regarding the lack of regulation of the laser hair removal industry in BC. Read the CBC story HERE Warning for consumers re: laser hair removal Laser hair removal…
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