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The Law Show – May 26: Motorcycle Safety, Underinsured Motorist Protection, and the New Minor Injury Cap.

Joe Murphy, Q.C., joined Jim Gordon for the May 26th episode of the Law Show. In this episode, they focused part of their discussion on motorcyclist safety. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Joe discussed the risks that come with riding a motorcycle. He noted that often motorcycle…
View MoreThe Law Show – April 7: The New Minor Injury Claim Cap and the Civil Resolution Tribunal

Joe Murphy, Q.C., joined Jim Gordon for the April 7th episode of the Law Show. In this episode, they focused on the new minor injury claim cap, and how this will affect those injured in motor vehicle accidents after April 1, 2019. Joe reviews the types of injuries that will…
View MoreThe Law Show – January 20: Personal Injury Cases, Mental Health, and the Minor Injury Claim Cap

Joe Murphy, Q.C., joined Jim Gordon for the January 20th episode of the Law Show. In this episode, they discussed the various kinds of personal injury cases the firm handles beyond motor vehicle accidents such as dental and medical malpractice files as well as slip and fall injuries. Joe clarified…
View MoreThe Law Show – November 18: Host Liability, Holiday Parties, and Cannabis Legalization
Joe Murphy, Q.C., joined Jim Gordon for the November 18th episode of The Law Show. In this episode they focused their conversation on host liability, specifically when hosting a holiday party. Joe explained a host’s liability (may it be a person, company, or an establishment that serves alcohol) should a…
View MoreThe Law Show – September 23 2018: Children’s Injuries on School Trips, The Rise of Distracted Driving, and Minor Injury Claim Cap
Joe Murphy, Q.C., a founding partner of Murphy Battista LLP, joined Jim Gordon for the September 23rd episode of The Law Show. They spent part of this episode discussing the possibility of injuries on children’s school trips, including what parents can do to ensure their child isn’t injured while…
View MoreThe Law Show – July 29 2018: The ICBC Claims Process, Why ICBC Claims are Denied, and the Minor Injury Claim Cap
Joe Murphy, Q.C, a founding partner of Murphy Battista LLP, joined Jim Gordon for the July 29th episode of The Law Show. During this episode, they discuss the process surrounding a personal injury claim, including choosing a lawyer and your lawyer’s role in the claim process. Joe also touched on…
View MoreICBC Part 7 Insurance benefits with Scott Stanley
Do you know what ICBC Part 7 (no fault) benefits are? They are benefits paid to someone who has been injured in an accident whether they are at fault or not. These benefits include: wage replacement benefits, physiotherapy, chiropractic and message therapy, and discretionary benefits (dispersed at ICBC’s discretion) which…
View MoreDisability Insurance Basics with Paul Bosco
In this seminar, Paul Bosco reviews the basics of disability insurance and making sure you are protected. Disability insurance includes coverage of medical expenses, partial coverage of payment while you are unable to work, and can sometimes include a one-time lump-sum payment. Choosing the right insurance for you. It’s important…
View MoreAdaptive Housing with Owen Barclay
In this segment, Owen Barclay, a contractor and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, walks us through the benefits of Adaptive Housing. Traditional construction methods mean that the average home has been built with barriers to people with physical limitations including seniors and people who have suffered a catastrophic injury. Adaptive…
View MoreHiring a Lawyer: What You Need To Know with Jeff Nieuwenburg
Jeff Nieuwenburg of Murphy Battista LLP’s Vancouver office provides an overview of what you need to know when hiring a lawyer. If you are looking for a lawyer to represent you after a car accident or other injury there are a few important things to keep in mind. Confirm the…
View MoreDuty to Accommodate Disabilities in the Workplace with Andrew Brine
Andrew Brine of our Vancouver office provides an overview of human rights in the employment context with a focus on duty to accommodate persons with disabilities in the workplace. Complaints against employers arise when employees with a disability experience adverse treatment or discrimination, that can include terminations, demotions or pay…
View MorePart 7 Accident Benefits with Raj Dewar
In this seminar Raj Dewar, of our Surrey office, provides an overview of Part 7 Accident Benefits, ICBC tort claims and WorkSafeBC claims: ICBC Part 7 Accident Benefits include medical and rehabilitation coverage up to $150,000, with additional amounts for disability payments per claimant. The deadline to apply is two…
View MoreThe Law Show: Ep. 45: Distracted Driving and ICBC Rate Increases
On this episode of The Law Show, we speak with one of the founding partners of Murphy Battista LLP, Joe Murphy Q.C. This episode covers distracted driving during a change in weather here in BC, ICBC rate increases, the liability of hosting people over the holidays.
View MoreThe Law Show: Ep. 44: Soft Tissue Claims and ICBC Rate Hikes
In this episode of the Law Show, Murphy Battista LLP partners, Joe Murphy, Q.C. and Joe Battista, Q.C. discuss soft tissue claims and how this can affect you in the long run, as well as ICBC rate hikes.
View MoreThe Law Show: Ep. 43: Pitbulls, Bylaws, and the Power of Attorney
In this episode of the Law Show, Murphy Battista Lawyers, Joe Murphy, Q.C. and Joe Battista, Q.C. discuss the complex legislation around pitbull ownership, and the power of attorney.
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