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A Former Quarterback’s Concussion Experience
Kevin Kolb is an NFL quarterback best known for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals. He is now 30 years old and is not on an NFL roster this year having been released by the Buffalo Bills in March. In a Sports Illustrated story last week, Kolb writes…
View MoreDog Bites: What you Need to Know About Proving Your Claim
Now that the good weather is upon us and people are flocking to the parks and beaches it is inevitable that the interaction between people and dogs will increase. This means a corresponding rise in dog bites. Dog bites can be both traumatic and cause serious injury. In this blog…
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 MoreBC’s fatality laws put seniors and children at disadvantage in pedestrian accidents. Scott Stanley quoted in the Vancouver Star.
In the first quarter of 2019, six pedestrians have been fatally injured in traffic accidents in the Lower Mainland. This tragic statistic has prompted calls to increase safety measures to protect pedestrians, particularly the elderly and children. Distracted driving is once again singled out as a factor, along with speed,…
View MoreScott Stanley Talks Class Actions on The Digital Forensics Files Podcast
Scott Stanley joined host Tyler Hatch on The Digital Forensics Files podcast. Tyler quizzed Scott about jury trial selection in civil trials and then asked him about the rationale for class action lawsuits and how they work in the context of privacy and data breaches. Scott noted…
View MoreMedical malpractice. A new standard in the standard of care?
A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal may be a game-changer in medical malpractice claims – and not to the benefit of plaintiffs. In medical malpractice cases, one of the most hotly contested elements the plaintiff needs to prove is often whether the doctor’s or nurse’s care fell…
View MoreTune in to AM 650’s “The Law Show,” Episode Three
Click to Watch Episode Three of “The Law Show”. In Episode Three, veteran radio host Stirling Faux talks to Murphy Battista LLP lawyers Scott Stanley and Kevin Gourlay about the nuts and bolts of insurance law with a focus on the importance of understanding what your insurance policy covers and…
View MoreThe Law Show Episode 27: Different Types of Insurance
On a recent episode of the Law Show, John Cameron and Joe Murphy discussed various forms of insurance and some of the issues that arise in relation to different types of policies. John is new to Murphy Battista, but a long-time personal injury lawyer with over 15 years of experience.…
View MoreArlene Westervelt’s Family Launches Estate Litigation Claim in Search of Justice.
Scott Stanley is representing the family of Arlene Westervelt in an estate litigation case against Ms. Westervelt’s husband, Bert Westervelt. The claim is based on the equitable legal concept that people should not profit from their misdeeds, including unlawful or dishonourable acts. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Westervelt was responsible…
View MoreMedical Malpractice – Biased Medical Treatment Causing Injury – Part I
When hearing the term “medical malpractice,” many people envision a scene in which a doctor has carried out a surgery in a shoddy manner, a nurse administers the wrong medication, or a radiologist fails to report an ominous sign on a CT scan. Unfortunately, such events do indeed occur in…
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