Webster & Associates Successfully Defeats Application for Genetic Testing of Brain Injured Client
In what appears to be the first case of its kind in Canada, the Supreme Court of BC has recently considered whether it is appropriate for the defendants in a personal injury action to require an injured plaintiff to submit to genetic testing. While the defence...
Second Opinions – Get Peace of Mind and the Best Lawyer Working for You
Many of our clients, including one featured in a recent testimonial, have had a previous lawyer before coming to Webster & Associates. A few even had two, three, or even four previous lawyers before coming to us. Some were told (incorrectly) that they didn’t have...
Daniel Corrin to Co-Chair Upcoming TLABC Seminar
Trial Lawyers Association of BC (TLABC) presents: Persuasion and the Complex Case: Strategies to Simplify Challenging Medical/Legal Cases December 7, 2012 Fairmont Waterfront Hotel Vancouver, BC Webster & Associates' Daniel F. Corrin will co-chair the event with...
Five Things You Don’t Want to Hear from Your Lawyer
Over the years, I have talked to a lot of clients and potential clients who are seeking compensation (for themselves or their loved ones) for a severe brain or spinal cord injury. I have heard a number of interesting stories about their experiences dealing with other...
Safety Tips to Prevent Brain Injury
With the shorter days, cooler temperatures and wet winter weather comes slick road surfaces, low visibility and dangerous driving conditions. Drivers as well as pedestrians and cyclists need to practice extra caution when out on the roads. With the ski season also on...
Settled Claim for 20 Times Amount Originally Estimated by Other Law Firm
A lack of understanding about how to value a serious brain injury case is very common – even amongst lawyers. We recently settled a claim for a young man who sustained a severe brain injury at the age of 13. He was struck by a car while riding his bike on a road near...
Invisible Bicycle Helmet Acts like Airbag
Watch "The Invisible Bicycle Helmet" by Fredrik Gertten, a 3-minute documentary fi viagra order lm - part of the Focus Forward Films series. Two female Swedish industrial designers have attempted to revolutionize helmet safety...and fashion. The 'helmet', which takes...
Injured while jaywalking – who is at fault? Pedestrian or Driver?
Jaywalking. We all do it on occasion. Jaywalking - We walk across a roadway not at an intersection -- we "jaywalk." Most times it is generally safe to do this, there are no consequences to anyone, and we go on our way without thinking too much about what had just...
Webster & Associates Sponsors Miss BC 2012 Contestant
Webster & Associates is sponsoring former client Andrea Kann as she competes for the title of Mrs. BC in the upcoming Miss BC 2012 charity pageant. Miss BC recognizes young ladies across the province for their personal accomplishments and community involvement. By...
GF Strong Acquired Brain Injury Programs 2012
The GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre hosts a number of workshops for survivors of brain injury and stroke, their family and friends. These workshops provide an open, informal forum in which to discuss and learn about the brain, how it works, and its recovery....
“Surviving a Car Crash” 4-part BBC Horizon Series
BBC Two's Horizon program (2010-11) investigates how the latest advances in technology, medicine, psychology and even extreme sports are transforming our chances of survival on the roads. The second episode in this series is particularly interesting as it goes in...
International Brain Injury Conference Next Week
From March 21st to 25th, 2012, the International Brain Injury Association's (IBIA) 9th World Congress on Brain Injury will be held in Endinburgh, Scotland. The conference will be attended by delegates from around the world, including brain injured individuals and...
“Behavioral Challenges after Brain Injury:” Booklet produced by the Brain Injury Association of America
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) website has a number of useful online resources for individuals and family members affected by traumatic brain injury. "Behavioral Challenges After Brain Injury" (PDF) is one such resource that informs people with brain...
After the Crash theatre performance about TBI sponsored by Webster & Associates
We are pleased to be sponsoring a performance of After the Crash with Vancouver Coastal Health and Connect Communities. After the Crash is engaging research-based theatre performance about traumatic brain injury. The After the Crash performance group are one of the...
Webster & Associates is proud to sponsor the 2012 Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference
The 22nd Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference Date: February 15-17, 2012, Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, BC Canada with satellite conferences held in Victoria and Kamloops. Registration & conference details: brainstreams.ca This year's theme...
Over $9 million in recent client settlements
The key to a successful settlement is a thorough investigation and a full preparedness for trial. It is through our trial experience and successes that we are able to obtain significant settlements for our clients. It is Webster & Associates' reputation for trial...
New technology aims to get TBI survivors back in the driver’s seat
For many people, driving represents freedom and independence. For survivors of traumatic brain injuries driving has been identified as a key component of achieving autonomy and re-integration into the community. Unfortunately, many TBI survivors (and indeed people...
Vote for Head Strong, semi-finalist in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge
Help bring Head Strong $35,000 closer to helping Brain Injury survivors with their education costs. Zehr Insurance Brokers Ltd has nominated Head Strong, a brain injury awareness campaign, as an idea in the Aviva Community Fund Challenge to receive $35,000 that will...
Troubled pasts do not impact the value of a brain injured suvivors’ future
The decision of Madam Justice Dickson in Gilbert v. Bottle, 2011 BCSC 1389 was released on Monday, October 17th, 2011 . In my view, this is a good decision on many fronts. The injury Ms. Gilbert was injured in a motor vehicle accident on March 8, 2005 when she was a...
“There’s a lot to lose by not wearing a bike helmet”
While reading the paper this past weekend, I came upon an article addressing two issues that are near and dear to my life: cycling and brain injury. I commute by bike approximately 14 km each way every day to our offices where I then represent individuals with mild,...
