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June 9, 2015
Dog Bites: What you Need to Know About Proving Your Claim
Now that the good weather is upon us and people are flocking to the parks and beaches it is inevitable that the interaction between people and dogs will increase. This means a corresponding rise in dog bites. Dog bites can be both traumatic and cause serious injury. In this blog…
Continue ReadingMay 29, 2015
Punitive Damages: A Brief Overview
What are Punitives Damages? I recently presented a paper on this topic for the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia entitled “Punitive Damages in Negligence Claims: Practical Considerations.” I thought it might also be helpful to non-lawyers (including clients) to have an overview of what punitive damages are and how…
Continue ReadingApril 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 InvolvementApril 7, 2015
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Personality Changes
Recently our firm was involved in a case that has received a fair amount of publicity, most notably from The Province and ABC News. Our client had suffered a mild traumatic brain injury as a result of a car accident that occurred while she was still in high school. As…
Continue ReadingFebruary 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 ReadingFebruary 11, 2015
Join us in supporting Dress for Success – Empowering Women to Create Change
From February 10, 2015 to February 13, 2015, Murphy Battista LLP is running our first annual clothing drive for Dress for Success in our office. In addition, donations will be raised through an inter-office bake sale. Our Dress for Success Clothing Drive Team (L to R): Brandon Souza, Cecilia Kwok,…
Continue ReadingDecember 18, 2014
The Importance of Lay Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
The Trial Lawyers of British Columbia recently hosted a full day seminar on Personal Injury Trial Tactics & Tribulations. I had the distinct pleasure of presenting my thoughts on how to identify and develop lay evidence to effectively tell your client’s story at trial. In this blog post, I share a…
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 NewsNovember 24, 2014
Appointing Substitute Decision Makers Following Traumatic Brain Injury or Incapacity
Each month Murphy Battista holds information seminars at the Personal Injury Resource Centre on legal issues that commonly arise in everyday life. Last month, I gave a presentation on substitute decision making with a specific focus on powers of attorney, committeeships, and representation agreements in the wake of traumatic brain…
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Brain and Head InjuriesNovember 20, 2014
Million Dollar Baby: Travel Insurance Gone Wrong
I was recently approached to comment on a story that has captivated online audiences. The story is fairly simple. Jennifer Huculak and her husband left for a Hawaiian vacation in October of 2013. At the time, Jennifer was 24 weeks pregnant. Planning ahead, the couple purchased travel insurance for…
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