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Unveiling the Legal Processes Behind Wrongful Death Claims

In this November episode of Ask the Lawyer, Host Warren Berg speaks with Cynthia Carels and Ian Miller of Weir Bowen LLP about how assessed, in wrongful death actions, and how the law goes about putting a dollar value on the loss of a life.

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Legal Frights & Halloween Safety: Avoiding Spooky Season Hazards

In this October episode of Ask the Lawyer, hosts Warren Berg, Cynthia Carels, and Kristina Tiessen from Weir Bowen LLP discuss Halloween safety and the legal aspects of seasonal hazards.

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Indigenous Healthcare Equality: The Fight Against Systemic Injustice

In this episode of 'Ask the Lawyer,' hosts Warren Berg and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP discuss the ongoing issue of systemic racism in Canada's healthcare system, particularly its impact on Indigenous patients.

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Understanding School Liability: From Playground Injuries to Abuse

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer”, Warren Berg speaks with Cynthia Carels and Luke Young of Weir Bowen LLP about legal issues surrounding school injuries and extracurricular activities.

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Navigating Psychological Injuries: Challenges and Legal Strategies in Personal Injury Law

Join Warren Berg as he delves into the complexities of psychological injuries in personal injury law with Cynthia Carels and Anisa Dattu from Weir Bowen LLP.

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Surviving Summer: Managing Risks and Forms for Kids' Activities

In this episode of "Ask the Lawyer," hosts Cynthia Carels and Kristina Tiessen from Weir Bowen LLP discuss common legal issues that arise from summer activities, focusing on the forms parents must sign for their children to participate in these activities.

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Treading Carefully: Pitfalls and Defenses in Personal Injury Law

In the May edition of “Ask the Lawyer” on Windspeaker Radio, host Warren Berg welcomed Cynthia Carels and Allison Grimsey from Weir Bowen LLP in Edmonton to discuss common defences in personal injury cases.

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Navigating Disability Law: Insights on Insurance Claim Denials

In this episode of "Ask the Lawyer," Michael Shepherd and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP discuss the critical importance of disability insurance.

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Unraveling the Complexities of Personal Injury Compensation

Embark on a journey through the legal maze of personal injury claims with Cynthia Carels and Vanessa Fiorillo from Weir Bowen LLP, led by Warren Berg.

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Navigating Birth Injury Litigation: Key Medical Indicators

Join hosts Cynthia Carels and Mike McVey from Weir Bowen LLP as they delve into the complex world of medical malpractice, focusing on obstetrical malpractice cases.

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Spotlighting Weir Bowen LLP: Excellence, Legal Guidance, and Medical Malpractice Insights

Join host Warren Berg on Ask the Lawyer as he explores legal insights with Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP, an Edmonton-based firm recognized for excellence in personal injury and medical malpractice law.

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Holiday Hazards: Navigating Legal Risks During the Festive Season

This episode of “Ask the Lawyer”, delves into the legal challenges of the holiday season. Hosts Warren Berg, Shelagh McGregor, and Cynthia Carels explore the pitfalls of hosting parties, including social host liability if a guest causes harm after drinking.

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Essential Insights on Multi-Jurisdictional Personal Injury Law

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer”, hosts Warren Berg, Shelagh McGregor, and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP explore the complexities of handling legal issues and insurance claims when injuries occur outside Alberta.

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Ensuring a Safe Halloween: Managing Costume Risks and Liability Concerns

In this episode of "Ask The Lawyer," we delve into the various legal issues that can arise during the Halloween season. Our hosts, Shelagh McGregor and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP, discuss the importance of driver vigilance due to the increased number of trick-or-treaters, the potential injuries from Halloween costumes, and the hazards of poorly placed decorations.

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Understanding Birth Malpractice and Parental Legal Steps

In this episode, Shelagh McGregor and Mike McVey from Weir Bowen LLP dive into the critical topic of obstetrical malpractice. They explain what obstetrical malpractice entails, focusing on cases where preventable injuries, particularly brain injuries, occur during childbirth.

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Back to School: Navigating Legal Waivers and Injury Liability

As kids head back to school, personal injury lawyers Shelagh McGregor and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP delve into key legal issues for parents.

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Navigating Legal Claims: Fatal Accidents and Family Rights

On this episode of "Ask the Lawyer," we dive into the complexities of fatality claims, commonly known as wrongful death claims. Host Warren Berg is joined by Shelagh McGregor and Cynthia Carels of Weir Bowen LLP to explore why fatal accidents, particularly in summer, pose unique legal challenges.

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Summer Legal Essentials: Navigating Liability Waivers and Indemnity Agreements

This episode, we’re focusing on summer activities and the often-overlooked legal implications that come with them. From the dizzying array of consent and waiver forms parents sign for their kids’ summer camps to the risks adults face when engaging in high-adrenaline activities, Cynthia sheds light on how these documents impact your rights.

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Understanding Medical Malpractice: Key Insights and Legal Pathways for Birth Injuries

In this episode of "Ask The Lawyer," Weir Bowen LLP explores the complexities of medical malpractice with a focus on obstetrical cases. Based in Edmonton but with a broad reach across Alberta, B.C., and the Northwest Territories, Weir Bowen is renowned for its landmark work in medical malpractice.

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Navigating Provincial Borders: Legal Insights on Interprovincial Personal Injury Cases

In this episode, Weir Bowen LLP lawyers delve into the complexities of dealing with personal injuries that occur outside Alberta. They discuss the unique challenges posed by cross-jurisdictional legal issues, with a particular focus on motor vehicle collisions and medical negligence.

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Insights into Motor Vehicle Accident Claims and Legal Processes

In this episode of "Ask the Lawyer", Shelagh McGregor and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP discuss motor vehicle accident (MVA) claims, focusing on motorcycle accidents.

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From Birth to Behavior: Understanding the Impact of Undetected Brain Injuries

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer”, host Warren Berg talks with Jill Gamez and Shelagh McGregor, lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP, about obstetrical malpractice.

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Securing Your Rights: Legal Insights on Disability Benefits

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer”, hosts Michael Shepherd and Cynthia Carels of Weir Bowen LLP discuss the critical topic of disability law in Alberta.

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Navigating Legal Duties in Holiday Social and Commercial Settings

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer”, Cynthia Carels and Shelagh McGregor from Weir Bowen LLP delve into the legal complexities surrounding holiday gatherings and liability.

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Legal Perspectives on Indigenous Healthcare Inequities

In this episode, Shelagh and Cynthia from Weir Bowen LLP discuss a recent case involving Pearl Gambler, a member of the Bigstone Cree First Nation, who faced shocking mistreatment at Misericordia Hospital.

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Understanding Halloween Liabilities: From Pet Incidents to Pedestrian Risks

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer”, Cynthia Carels and Shelagh McGregor from Weir Bowen LLP delve into the legal considerations surrounding Halloween safety.

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Understanding School Liability: Legal Essentials for Back-to-School Season

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer” hosted by Warren Berg, Cynthia Carels and Shelagh McGregor from Weir Bowen LLP in Edmonton discuss their recent recognition in the 'Best Lawyers in Canada' awards.

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Legal Insights on Interprovincial Injury and Insurance Matters

In this episode of “Ask the Lawyer” on Windspeaker Radio, host Warren Berg is joined by Cynthia Carels and Mike McVey of Weir Bowen LLP in Edmonton.

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Obstetrical Malpractice

Cynthia Carels and Shelagh McGregor from Weir Bowen LLP, an Edmonton-based law firm renowned for representing clients across Alberta, B.C., and the Northwest Territories, delve into the complex area of obstetrical malpractice on “Ask the Lawyer”.

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What About Waivers?

In the June episode of “Ask the Lawyer” hosts Shelagh McGregor and Cynthia Carels from Weir Bowen LLP discussed the complexities of injury claims involving children.

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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.