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December 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 ReadingAugust 4, 2015
What Is A “Reasonable Offer to Settle” – Kostecki v. Li, 2015 BCSC 1356
Reasons today from Mr. Justice Schultes to deal with costs following a trial where the plaintiff was awarded $49,000. The plaintiff had made two formal offers to settle, the first for $45,000 and the second for $30,000, and was seeking double costs. When considering whether to award a successful plaintiff…
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Counsel NotesJune 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 Resources
What you Should Know about Litigation Financing
The process of litigating a personal injury claim can be an incredibly stressful experience. The physical consequences of an accident can disrupt your social life, create conflict with your work and family responsibilities, and can have a dramatic effect on your mood. Further, to attempt to litigate a personal injury claim…
Continue ReadingJune 18, 2015
Complex Home Insurance Policies Aren’t Good For Anyone
The CBC recently contacted me to comment on a story that perfectly represents the growing problem of insurers hiding behind complex policies. The story is covered in full at the CBC Website. However, in brief it concerns a couple, Michael and Diane Uniac, who for the past 19 years have…
Continue ReadingJune 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…
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“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…
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