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June 21, 2018
National Sledge Hockey Championship 2018
The BC Provincial Sledge Hockey team played in the 3rd annual National Sledge Hockey Championship held at the Richmond Olympic Oval this year. The tournament took place May 11-13 and played host to incredible action from four of the top teams from across the country, including two-time defending champs Alberta,…
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 ReadingNovember 21, 2017
Get a Great Gift for a Good Cause — Spinal Cord Injury BC
Let’s face it, most of our holiday shopping is done online, so why not support a great cause at the same time with Spinal Cord Injury BC’s (SCI BC) online ‘Gifts for Good’ event on 32 Auctions. The auction runs from November 20th through to December 3rd. With plenty of items to…
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 ReadingFebruary 9, 2017
The path to hiring a lawyer, new resource material on what you need to know
If you’ve been seriously injured, the path to understanding your legal rights isn’t always clear and hiring a lawyer for the first time can be daunting. In the time you have to recover from your injuries, you also have to ensure you take the right legal measures before signing any…
Continue ReadingDecember 1, 2016
Avoid the Lines: SCI BC’s Gifts for Good Online Silent Auction
Get a Great Gift for a Good Cause. As part of the of the gift-giving season this year, you can skip the lines and take part in Spinal Cord Injury BC’s (SCI BC) online ‘Gifts for Good’ event on 32 Auctions. Make the most of the final days and support SCI…
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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HalloweenMay 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…
Continue ReadingJanuary 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…
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