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September 23, 2014
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness: Getting Your Life Back
You may have noticed a flurry of news stories on spinal cord injuries recently. Highlighting the exciting rehabilitation possibilities of exoskeletons and providing up-to-date statistics and information on spinal cord injuries are part of Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month in the US. However, if you or a family member have…
Continue ReadingJuly 11, 2014
Over the Top Cost of Future Care Claims
When clients have serious long-term injuries, they are entitled to a lump sum amount to pay for future care. Justice Dickson said the following in Andrews 35 years ago: Money is a barren substitute for health and personal happiness, but to the extent, within reason, that money can be used to sustain…
Continue ReadingJuly 3, 2014
Head injury? Always consult a lawyer
It is generally in your best interest to get legal advice when you’ve been injured in a car accident. In two recent episodes of AM 650’s The Law Show we discussed situations and types of injuries where it’s particularly important to consult a lawyer before making decisions about how to…
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Brain and Head InjuriesJune 23, 2014
Brain Injury: The Importance of Community Rehabilitation – A Conference Recap
Murphy Battista had the honor of being a sponsor for the annual Pushor Mitchell LLP Okanagan Conference on Brain Injury. This year’s conference was titled “Living Well: The Importance of Community Rehabiliation After Brain Injury.” “Living Well: The Importance of Community Rehabilitation After Brain Injury” – See more at: ;
Continue ReadingJune 9, 2014
Compartment Syndrome and Rahim Moore
Occasionally we see clients who have developed a rare condition called compartment syndrome after an injury. Compartment syndrome can develop following seemingly innocuous injuries, e.g. a broken leg, if improperly treated. The condition can have devastating consequences, including amputation, and is often described by victims as the worst pain imaginable. Sports…
Continue ReadingJune 6, 2014
Walk n’ Roll for Spinal Cord Injury BC at the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, June 22, 2014
Murphy Battista LLP is proud to be a backer of Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Peer Support Program. As part of their fundraising activities for spinal cord injury resources, Spinal Cord Injury BC is once again participating in Scotiabank’s Charity Challenge, this time as a featured charity! Click picture to view…
Continue ReadingJune 3, 2014
Acquired Brain Injury: Wheel, Walk, Run to Raise Awareness with Cheshire Homes Society of BC
On June 14th, 2014, Cheshire Homes Society of BC (CHSBC) is hosting its 6th annual awareness event, a Wheel, Walk, Run at Lumberman’s arch (3301 Stanley Park Drive) in Stanley Park Vancouver. CHSBC supports people with acquired brain injuries (ABIs) to achieve their optimal level of independence through innovative services,…
Continue ReadingApril 10, 2014
Cognitive-Communication Disorders: Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment for Speech-Language Pathologists
The firm is delighted to help sponsor this series of workshops being held April 11-12 at the Vancouver General Hospital. The workshops are being hosted by Columbia Speech and Language Services Inc. and The Vancouver Acute, Speech-Language Pathology Practice Group of Vancouver Coastal Health. The series consists of two courses:…
Continue ReadingMarch 27, 2014
Bette Midler and Lay Opinion Evidence
Reasons today from Mr. Justice Sigurdson in Giczi v. Kandola, 2014 BCSC 508, a case in which the plaintiff suffered serious injuries that prevented her from, for better or for worse, being able to pursue a career as a Bette Midler tribute artist. Of particular interest is the Court’s discussion of…
Continue ReadingMarch 20, 2014
The Plaintiff’s Credibility – Facebook Tactics
Reasons for judgment today from Madam Justice Griffin following an 11-day trial in J.D. v. Chandra; J.D. v. Collier, 2014 BCSC 466. The plaintiff was injured in car accidents in 2006 and 2010. She was 17 at the time of the first accident. By the time of trial, she was…
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