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January 21, 2016
Top 5 Questions (and Answers) About Getting a Lawyer
How much does the lawyer charge? There are two different ways a lawyer can charge: at an hourly rate – which charges you up front, or by contingency fee agreements. Murphy Battista LLP charges by contingency. Contingency fees and agreements What is contingency you ask? As Irina Kordic, lawyer with…
Continue ReadingDecember 23, 2015
Let there be lights! Accessible lights!
In these darkest days of the year, it can be a frustrating challenge to keep the light in our days. The whole of the city starts to feel the palpable struggle against stress, loneliness, finances, bad weather and the like. One of the solutions? Bright lights and beautiful people, of…
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Community InvolvementOctober 19, 2015
Chronic Pain: Family and Friends Matter
Keri Grenier may be new to Murphy Battista LLP’s Kelowna office but she’s been helping injured clients deal with issues like chronic pain for many years. Keri’s latest INJURYwise column, “The Chronic Pain Effect,” addresses the compensation available for injured people suffering from chronic pain and the seeming anomaly that…
Continue ReadingJune 23, 2015
Is a Co-Op the Right Accommodation for You? Things You Should Know About Housing Cooperatives
Broadview Housing Cooperative Located on West Broadway and Waterloo, Vancouver, B.C., is where I’ve called home for the past 6 years. I found out about this place through word of mouth at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre where I work out in the gym on a regular basis. After applying and…
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Client ResourcesApril 22, 2015
“Changing Minds, Changing Lives” – Encouraging Involvement in Disabled Sports
National Women’s Sledge Hockey Captain, Peggy Assinck, and ten year National Wheelchair Rugby veteran, Trevor Hirschfield, recently shared their stories and broke down barriers regarding disabled sports in Canada. Changing Minds, Changing Lives is a program that educates healthcare professionals, students, and community groups on the benefits of sports and…
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Community InvolvementFebruary 12, 2015
BC Wheelchair Sports Association: The Benefit of Sport for People with Disabilities and Spinal Cord Injuries
At Murphy Battista LLP we are always looking for resources that could benefit our personal injury clients. This month we want to share information about the BC Wheelchair Sports Association and the great work that they do to serve and enrich the lives of Canadians with disabilities including people…
Continue ReadingDecember 16, 2014
Bill Dick joins Murphy Battista and Kelowna Office is Open for Business
Murphy Battista LLP is delighted to announce that Bill Dick has joined our ranks to help us open our new Kelowna office. Click to learn more about Bill. Bill’s contact details and the location of the Kelowna office are as follows: 200 – 215 Lawrence Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L2…
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Firm NewsOctober 16, 2014
Exciting Developments in Spinal Cord Research
At Murphy Battista LLP our primary focus is making sure that our clients get their lives back. In many cases, we are able to achieve this by ensuring that a client is adequately compensated by their insurer. Of course, regardless of the size of a negotiated settlement or court…
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Brain and Head InjuriesApril 23, 2014
Thursday, April 24th: Jeans Day™ BBQ for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Let’s lunch! Join us at the “Jeans Day™ BBQ” tomorrow (Thurs, April 24th) from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Glowbal chefs will be working the grill with all proceeds from each $10 lunch supporting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. We hope to see you there.
Continue ReadingNovember 18, 2013
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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