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Expert Evidence in Medical Malpractice Claims
As discussed in an earlier blog post, to be successful in an action for medical malpractice a plaintiff must prove: That the defendant owed them a duty of care; That the defendant...
Loss of Income and Loss of Earning Capacity
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or deliberate wrongdoing, and your ability to work has been impacted, you may suffer a loss of income or a...
As Easy as ABC: The Standard Owner’s Automobile Insurance Policy (S.P.F. No. 1)
You may not be entirely aware about what your automobile-insurance policy covers until you find yourself involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Podcast: Inside Medical Malpractice
OverviewThis series of podcasts with plaintiff lawyer Shelagh McGregor is an absolute must for anyone considering medical legal work or wanting to know more about the role of the expert...
Claiming Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act
When an individual is injured on the property of another person, or a business, the party responsible for that property may be liable for the victim’s injuries.
Employers and Vicarious Liability
It is a well-known principle of law that, generally, Employers are liable for the negligence of their Employees. This is known as Vicarious Liability.How Do the Courts Determine Who is at Fault for a Motor Vehicle Accident?
On a fine summer day in Edmonton, Peter made a left-hand turn on a yellow light.
Alberta Courts’ Response to COVID-19
The Courts have implemented several changes to encourage social distancing in accordance with the recommendations of the government and public health authority.
Weir Bowen – COVID-19 Firm Update
At Weir Bowen we are continuing to monitor the evolution of COVID-19 and are following the recommendations of our government and public health officials to ensure the safety of our employees and clients.Alternative Dispute Resolution
Very few disputes actually end with a decision from a judge, even if they find their way into a courtroom at some point or another. There are a variety of forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) available at various points during litigation, and even before it starts.INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The lands on which Edmonton sits and the North Saskatchewan River that runs through it have been the sites of natural abundance, ceremony and culture, travel and rest, relationship building, making, and trading for Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Edmonton is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Metis homelands and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuline (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Weir Bowen acknowledges the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.