The PIRC: A Free Community Resource for Injured People and their Families

At Murphy Battista LLP, we take an active role in helping our clients get their lives back. With over 36 years of experience working with thousands of clients who have been in serious accidents, we know that injuries cause significant consequences for individuals and their families that go far beyond physical and financial challenges. We do everything we can to anticipate and meet our clients’ needs in areas that do not directly relate to their legal claims.

The Personal Injury Resource Centre sponsored by Murphy Battista LLP (the “Centre”) was developed to support our clients and their families while we deal with their complex legal issues.

In keeping with our commitment to the community, our services are also available for free to anyone we can help – especially those who are not fortunate enough to be able to seek damages for their injuries.

The Centre intentionally employs people who have had spinal cord injuries because they understand what clients go through and are well equipped to assess client needs at each stage of the recovery process. Our resource co-ordinators are professional, energetic and solution-minded individuals who have a genuine desire to help.

PIRC Typical Hours of Operation

Mondays – Fridays: 12:30pm to 6pm
Saturdays: 1pm to 5pm
Sundays and Holidays: Closed

Hours sometimes vary, so if you are making a special trip to visit us, please call 604-558-1954 or email to confirm your visit so that we can make sure we are available to assist you.

How the PIRC Can Serve You

The PIRC is a consumer driven resource. The services provided are based on what our clients tell us they need. This ranges from concrete goals, such as assistance with housing and job searches, to simply dropping in for a chat. No problem is too big or small. If we can’t help you directly, we will do our best to locate the resources that you need.

We also provide regular seminars on issues of interest to persons with disabilities including: adaptive housing, financial and estate planning, insurance issues, human rights matters, and personal injury litigation.

Free Legal Advice Clinics (Third Friday of Each Month)

On the third Friday of each month, Murphy Battista LLP offers a free Legal Advice Clinic at the Centre. The Clinic is available to anyone who wants to sit down with a lawyer and obtain professional legal advice.

Appointments for the Clinic are scheduled between 2:00pm and 6:00pm on a first come, first serve basis.

To schedule an appointment, please fill out and submit our online Question Form. A representative from the Centre will call or e-mail you to confirm a time.

Knowledge is power, and we believe that providing educational opportunities is invaluable whether a person has sustained an injury or has a general legal question. Please contact the Personal Injury Resource Centre for more information.