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Weir Bowen is an Edmonton-based law firm. Their lawyers have represented clients across Alberta, B.C., and the Northwest Territories… and have been counsel in precedent setting cases up to the Supreme Court of Canada.Ask the Lawyer is heard the last Saturday of the Month on CFWE North & CJWE South in Alberta, Canada. For details visit https://cfweradio.ca/ & https://weirbowen.com/
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Episodes
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Wrongful Death Claims (April 2022)
This episode of Ask the Lawyer features host Warren Berg and guests Sheila McGregor and Cynthia Carrolls discussing the structure and appointment process of the Supreme Court of Canada, comparing it to the U.S.
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Navigating Birth Injury Litigation: Key Medical Indicators (February 2024)
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Understanding Damages: What’s Your Claim Worth? (February 2025)
This episode features lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP discussing the reality of legal practice, debunking media portrayals, and introducing the topic of understanding damages in legal claims.
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Navigating Injury Claims For Children In Alberta (February 2026)
This episode discusses the legal complexities of injury claims involving children in Alberta, focusing on issues like consent forms and planning for activities during school breaks.
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Essential Insights on Multi-Jurisdictional Personal Injury Law (November 2023)
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Safe Celebrations: Insights on Liability, Impaired Driving, and Winter Accidents (December 2024)
This episode features lawyers discussing legal liability issues related to holiday celebrations, impaired driving, and winter accidents in Alberta.
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Ensuring a Safe Halloween: Managing Costume Risks and Liability Concerns (October 2023)
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Inside Obstetrical Malpractice: Rights, Risks, Remedies (January 2026)
This episode educates listeners about obstetrical malpractice cases, focusing on birth injuries caused by medical negligence during labor and delivery, and discusses the legal rights and awareness gaps for affected families.
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Understanding Birth Malpractice and Parental Legal Steps (September 2023)
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Unveiling the Legal Processes Behind Wrongful Death Claims (November 2024)
This episode features lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP discussing wrongful death claims and their firm's recent recognition as a Tier 1 personal injury law firm in Canada.
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When Loss Becomes Legal: Wrongful Death Claims in Alberta (December 2025)
This episode discusses wrongful death claims in Alberta, featuring lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP who explain their firm's expertise in areas like insurance law and personal injury litigation, including recent accolades.
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Back to School: Navigating Legal Waivers and Injury Liability (August 2023)
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Understanding Halloween Liabilities: From Pet Incidents to Pedestrian Risks (October 2022)
This episode discusses Halloween-related legal liabilities and provides general legal advice while addressing common myths about legal processes.
·51m - 14
Navigating Legal Claims: Fatal Accidents and Family Rights (July 2023)
·51m - 15
Legal Frights & Halloween Safety: Avoiding Spooky Season Hazards (October 2024)
This episode introduces lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP discussing their firm's approach to helping clients navigate legal issues, with a focus on Halloween safety and legal rights.
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Gather, Celebrate, and Stay Safe: A Look at Holiday Liability (November 2025)
This episode features lawyer Mike McVeigh discussing his background in medical malpractice and personal injury law, setting up a conversation about holiday liability and legal safety tips.
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Summer Legal Essentials: Navigating Liability Waivers and Indemnity Agreements (June 2023)
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Understanding Medical Malpractice: Key Insights and Legal Pathways for Birth Injuries (May 2023)
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Indigenous Healthcare Equality: The Fight Against Systemic Injustice (September 2024)
This episode discusses the Canadian Medical Association's formal apology for mistreatment of Indigenous patients in Canada's healthcare system and explores how systemic prejudice impacts Indigenous health outcomes through a legal perspective.
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Legal Insights on Interprovincial Injury and Insurance Matters (August 2022)
This episode features an interview with lawyer Mike McVeigh discussing his expertise in personal injury and medical malpractice cases across Alberta, BC, and the Northwest Territories.
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Navigating Provincial Borders: Legal Insights on Interprovincial Personal Injury Cases (April 2023)
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Insights into Motor Vehicle Accident Claims and Legal Processes (March 2023)
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Understanding School Liability: From Playground Injuries to Abuse (August 2024)
This episode introduces lawyer Luke Young to discuss school liability issues including playground injuries and abuse, as part of a legal advice show on Alberta radio.
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Obstetrical Malpractice (July 2022)
This episode educates listeners about obstetrical malpractice cases, focusing on preventable brain injuries to children and the importance of consulting lawyers for such medical negligence.
·46m - 25
From Birth to Behavior: Understanding the Impact of Undetected Brain Injuries (February 2023)
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Truth, Reconciliation, and the Law: Addressing Prejudice in Medicine (September 2025)
This episode discusses the significance of the Best Lawyers in Canada listing, highlighting Weir Bowen LLP's achievements and explaining how the peer-voted recognition system works.
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What About Waivers? (June 2022)
This episode discusses legal waivers and injury claims involving children, focusing on defenses, summer camp risks, and parental permission forms in Alberta.
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Navigating Psychological Injuries: Challenges and Legal Strategies in Personal Injury Law (July 2024)
This episode introduces lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP discussing their firm's expertise in handling psychological injury cases within personal injury law across multiple provinces.
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Protecting Children: From Injuries to Institutional Abuse (August 2025)
This episode features lawyers discussing their firm's work in representing victims, particularly in cases involving child injuries and institutional abuse, with a focus on tort law and demystifying legal processes.
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Common Defences to Injury Claims (May 2022)
This episode discusses the rarity of personal injury cases going to trial or the Supreme Court of Canada, focusing on defences in injury claims and medical malpractice work.
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Surviving Summer: Managing Risks and Forms for Kids' Activities (June 2024)
This episode discusses legal considerations for managing risks and forms related to children's summer activities, featuring lawyers from Weir Bowen law firm.
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Mental Wounds: The Legal Reality of Psychological Injuries (July 2025)
This episode explores the legal definition and implications of psychological injuries in personal injury law, featuring insights from lawyers specializing in this area.
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Treading Carefully: Pitfalls and Defences in Personal Injury Law (May 2024)
This episode discusses common defenses raised by defendants in personal injury cases, such as limitation dates, contributory negligence, and mitigation of damages, to help listeners understand how to protect their claims.
·49m - 34
Parenting in Waiver Season: Legal Realities for Summer Activities (June 2025)
This episode discusses legal considerations for parents during summer activity waiver season and introduces the newly formed Sexual Abuse Lawyers Alliance (SALA) aimed at improving legal support for survivors.
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Navigating Disability Law: Insights on Insurance Claim Denials (April 2024)
This episode features lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP discussing disability law and insurance claim denials, highlighting their firm's expertise and recognition in personal injury litigation.
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Preventable Birth Injuries: What Parents Need to Know (May 2025)
This episode features lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP discussing preventable birth injuries caused by obstetrical malpractice and educating parents about their legal rights in Alberta.
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Employment Rights and Disability Claims: What You Need to Know (April 2025)
This episode features lawyers from Weir Bowen discussing employment rights and disability claims, while highlighting firm achievements and lawyer recognitions.
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Unraveling the Complexities of Personal Injury Compensation (March 2024)
This episode features lawyers from We're Bowen LLP discussing how personal injury compensation is determined, focusing on assessing pain and suffering and lifetime needs for injured clients.
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Legal Recourse for Sexual Abuse Survivors: Understanding Civil Claims (March 2025)
This episode features lawyer Alison Grimsey discussing civil claims for sexual abuse survivors, with insights into legal processes and the firm's compassionate approach.
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Keeping Trick-Or-Treaters And Adults Safe: Halloween Hazards, Legal Duties, And What To Do After An Accident (October 2025)
This episode features lawyers discussing Halloween safety hazards, legal responsibilities for accidents, and post-accident legal processes in Alberta.
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Understanding No-Fault Insurance: What Alberta Drivers Need to Know (January 2025)
This episode explains Alberta's proposed no-fault automobile insurance reforms and what drivers need to know about the upcoming changes.
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Spotlighting Weir Bowen LLP: Excellence, Legal Guidance, and Medical Malpractice Insights (January 2024)
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Holiday Hazards: Navigating Legal Risks During the Festive Season (December 2023)
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Understanding School Liability: Legal Essentials for Back-to-School Season (September 2022)
This episode discusses school liability legal essentials for the back-to-school season, featuring lawyers from We're Bowen LLP who explain the Best Lawyers in Canada recognition process.
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Securing Your Rights: Legal Insights on Disability Benefits (January 2023)
This episode provides legal insights on securing disability benefits in Alberta, covering access to income replacement through private and public insurance and addressing common denials.
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Legal Perspectives on Indigenous Healthcare Inequities (November 2022)
This episode discusses a legal case involving Pearl Gambler, a First Nation woman who alleges mistreatment at a hospital during her pregnancy, highlighting Indigenous healthcare inequities.
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Navigating Legal Duties in Holiday Social and Commercial Settings (December 2022)
This episode introduces a holiday-themed legal discussion with lawyers from Weir Bowen LLP, explaining the Best Lawyers in Canada peer review system and its history.
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Injury Claims Across Provincial Borders: What Changes? (March 2026)
This episode discusses the legal complexities and considerations for injury claims that occur across provincial borders, focusing on differences in laws and jurisdiction in places like Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan.
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Birth Injury Claims (February 2022)
Warren Berg hosts lawyers Cynthia Carrolls and Sheila McGregor from Weir Bowen to discuss birth injury claims, covering topics like medical malpractice definitions and the firm's expertise in personal injury law.
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Motorcycle Injury Litigation (March 2022)
This episode of Ask The Lawyer features host Warren Berg and guests Sheila McGregor and Cynthia Carrolls from Weir Bowen LLP, discussing motorcycle injury litigation and the peer review system behind the Best Lawyers list.
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Introducing Weir Bowen (January 2022)
Jan 4, 2022·59m