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Spinal Cord

Most spinal cord injuries occur as the result of a sudden and traumatic event. Injuries to the spinal column can result in serious conditions including paralysis, paraplegia, and quadriplegia.

Understanding the impact & pursuing compensation for spinal cord injuries.

A spinal cord injury can be a devastating and life-altering event, leaving many people searching for answers. A serious spinal injury may result in a permanent physical disability, requiring long term care to manage even the most basic of daily activities. A spinal cord injury affects not only the victim, but their loved ones as well. The physical, emotional, and financial toll can be far reaching.

If you or someone you love has sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you want to know that your rights are being protected and that you receive all the support you are entitled to including medical expenses, pain and suffering including emotional destress, and lost wages.

Reach out to one of our team of personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation, to ensure that your rights are being protected.

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Can a Cheerleading Coach or Program Be Liable for Athlete Injuries in British Columbia?

Justin Kiedrzyn

Cheerleading is a growing sport with thousands of participants across Canada, including many youth and competitive athletes in British Columbia. As the sport continues to expand, athletes are pushing the limits of their training and performances with increasingly complex stunts, lifts, and tumbling passes. With this growth, however, comes an increased risk of injury. This raises an important question: when a cheerleader is injured, who bears legal responsibility? Are youth athletes themselves to blame, or can their coaches and the programs they train with be found negligent under British Columbia law?

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