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Your Medical Team
The Role of Your Medical Team In the healing process, time is crucial. You need medical experts who can quickly identify what you need, and get you on the right track in those critical first few weeks or months. With our medical system so stressed, you may need the help…
View MoreThe Law Show Episode 22: Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
In a recent episode of AM 650’s “The Law Show,” Bill Dick and Scott Stanley spent some time discussing brain injuries with a specific focus on mild traumatic brain injury. Bill and l also explained some of the legal issues surrounding sport-based injuries including brain injuries that are the result…
View MoreThe Law Show Episode 25: Insurance Fraud and Digital Surveillance
In a recent episode of AM 650’s “The Law Show,” Stephen Gibson and I spent some time discussing fraudulent claims as well as some of the surveillance techniques that ICBC and private insurers use in personal injury litigation. Because these issues are relevant to the general public as well as…
View MoreBill Dick, Q.C. to serve as President of the Trial Lawyers of BC for the 2022 term.
The firm is proud to announce that Bill Dick, Q.C., will serve as TLABC president for 2022. In addition to advocating for his clients, Bill has consistently taken on roles outside his practice that focus on improving the lives of his clients and British Columbians more broadly. His work on…
View MoreBill Dick, K.C. recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 2022 for business leadership in personal injury law
Congratulations to our colleague, Bill Dick, K.C., who was recently named to Business in Vancouver’s BC500 list for 2022. The BIV BC500 honours the top 500 influential business leaders in British Columbia. The list features visionaries, innovators and trailblazers who have positively impacted BC communities, industry, and our economy. This…
View MoreBuying Silence?: The Future of NDAs in Civil Sexual Assault Settlements
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal contract in which a person agrees to keep certain information confidential. NDAs were originally used to keep business information, such as intellectual property and trade secrets confidential; however, over time, they have also become commonplace in sexual assault settlements. Last month, lawyers across Canada…
View MoreHomeowner’s Insurance – Did You Get What You Paid For?
Most homeowners know that they need insurance to protect their most important asset – their home. However, most don’t know all the ins-and-outs of insurance. They rely on their insurance broker to help them with the process. This includes determining what kind of coverage they need and what potential gaps…
View MoreWhen Worlds Collide: Medical Malpractice Can Lead to Denied Critical Illness Insurance Claims
The purpose of critical illness insurance Critical illness insurance provides peace of mind coverage for someone diagnosed with a serious medical condition. Typical conditions covered by critical illness policies include cancer, heart attack, and stroke, but can also include other conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or even blindness. Insurance company…
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 MoreTravel Insurance: Snowbirds (and Other Travellers) Beware. Accurate Medical Disclosure is Critical.
J. Scott Stanley, a lawyer at Murphy Battista LLP, was recently featured on the CBC news and information show “Marketplace.” “Marketplace” bills itself as “Canada’s Consumer Watchdog” and prides itself on vigorously tackling issues that affect Canadian consumers. The episode that Scott was interviewed for focused on travel insurance and…
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