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 accidents can be fatal, due in part to the motorcyclist not being adequately protected. He suggested that all motorcyclists should wear riding boots, gloves, a jacket, and of course a helmet. For more motorcyclist safety tips, please visit our blog.

During their discussion, Joe also reviewed Underinsured Motorist Protection (UMP), which is coverage that ensures that the policyholder has access to insurance benefits in cases where they are injured by someone who does not have adequate insurance. Joe encourages drivers to review their UMP policy and consider increasing their coverage. For more insight into UMP, we encourage you to read this blog post.

Joe and Jim also addressed the new minor injury cap that came into effect on April 1st. BC’s government has imposed a $5,500 cap on compensation for pain and suffering payouts in the case of minor injuries. Joe expressed his concern that victims of accidents will not receive the compensation they deserve. Attorney General, David Eby, predicts that 80% of injuries in car accidents will now be considered minor injuries and caught by the minor injury cap. If someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident, and their injury is labeled as “minor,” their options for compensation are severely limited, and they no longer have the option to go to court if they disagree. Joe argues that replacing the right to go to court with a bureaucrat decision maker, who isn’t bound by the traditional rules of evidence, results in a system that doesn’t benefit the injured.  

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

Underinsured Motorist Protection
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…
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The Law Show – April 7: The New Minor Injury Claim Cap and the Civil Resolution Tribunal

The 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…
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The Law Show – January 20: Personal Injury Cases, Mental Health, and the Minor Injury Claim Cap

The Law Show
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…
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The 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…
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The 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…
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The 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…
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ICBC 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…
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Disability 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…
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Adaptive 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…
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Hiring 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…
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Duty 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…
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The 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.
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The 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.
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The 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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The Law Show: Ep. 42: How the Court System Works in BC, Provincial Courts, Settlements & More

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…
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