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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

On The Law Show, we speak with one of the founding partners of Murphy Battista LLP, Joe Murphy Q.C, and Mike Murphy. This episode covers how the court system works in the province of British Columbia, provincial court, settlement, small claims and BC Supreme Court. We also discuss the court…

On The Law Show, we speak with one of the founding partners of Murphy Battista LLP, Joe Murphy Q.C, and a lawyer in the firm Mike Murphy. This episode covers the importance of safety in summer. From camping to family road trips, water safety and repercussions of distracted driving. We…

On this episode of the Law Show Vancouver-based Murphy Battista lawyers Scott Stanley and Kevin Gourlay discuss the legal system vs the justice system. Also, instances where the legal system isn’t fair and caps for catastrophic injuries, such as brain or spinal cord injury.