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Liability waivers in commercial recreational sports
CBC Marketplace recently ran a segment on liability waivers in commercial recreational sports. Click to view a written version of the show. In the course of the segment, they speak to a former client of mine who was injured in a zip lining accident where the zipline outfit was clearly…
View MoreThomson Reuters Class Action Settlement Disapproval
In an interesting decision out of Ontario a couple weeks ago, the Court refused to approve settlement of a class action against legal publisher Thomson Reuters: Waldman v. Thomson Reuters Canada Limited, 2014 ONSC 1288. Thomson Reuters runs Carswell which has a database called Litigator. Litigator compiles court documents (factums, pleadings,…
View MoreThe Plaintiff’s Credibility – Facebook Tactics
Reasons for judgment today from Madam Justice Griffin following an 11-day trial in J.D. v. Chandra; J.D. v. Collier, 2014 BCSC 466. The plaintiff was injured in car accidents in 2006 and 2010. She was 17 at the time of the first accident. By the time of trial, she was…
View MoreTop 5 Questions (and Answers) About Getting a Lawyer
How much does the lawyer charge? There are two different ways a lawyer can charge: at an hourly rate – which charges you up front, or by contingency fee agreements. Murphy Battista LLP charges by contingency. Contingency fees and agreements What is contingency you ask? As Irina Kordic, lawyer with…
View MoreHoliday Parties: Liability and Your Responsibilities as a Host and a Partygoer
T’is the season of the holiday party. The time of year when there is lots of cheer (and beer). However, as fun as holiday parties can be, they can also lead to a legal nightmare. With the recent legalization of cannabis, hosts won’t only be concerned about the liability risks…
View MoreHorseback Riding and Trail Ride Injuries
There are many businesses located throughout B.C. that offer recreational horseback trail rides. In most cases, a guide will provide some basic instruction on how to ride and then take a group of people on a leisurely ride along trails in the wilderness. On most occasions, the ride is uneventful…
View MoreInjuries on School Field Trips – How Can You Avoid Your Child Getting Hurt
Children love school field trips. They are a chance to get out of the classroom, explore and educate themselves on the world around them, all while enjoying a day with their friends. Often field trips are outdoors and can involve potentially dangerous activities like kayaking, hiking, or swimming, and unfortunately,…
View MoreWhy Hire Murphy Battista LLP
BC Litigation Lawyers Focused on Your Recovery Helping injured people is our mission and the foundation of everything we do. Our lawyers work hard to recover the greatest amount possible for you on personal injury, professional negligence (medical malpractice), wrongful death, and insurance claims. Our law firm works just as…
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BC Personal Injury Lawyers With a Focus on Client Recovery Murphy Battista LLP works hard to recover the greatest amount possible on personal injury and wrongful death claims for our clients. Our law firm works just as hard to support the medical and emotional recovery of our clients. To learn…
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…
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