Author Archives for Paul

Drivers need to smarten up when out on the road

August 17, 2008 9:13 am Published by Comments Off on Drivers need to smarten up when out on the road

Legal column frustrated with driving attitudes that don’t seem to comprehend the magnitude that a car crash can have on the lives of its participants


Weighing the ramifications of a barroom brawl

August 10, 2008 8:15 am Published by Comments Off on Weighing the ramifications of a barroom brawl

Legal column outlining responses and consequences of various scenarios involving a physical altercation


Columnist on crusade for injury claim justice

July 27, 2008 7:58 am Published by Comments Off on Columnist on crusade for injury claim justice

Legal column frustrated with the insurance company influenced perception that muscle, ligament and tendon injuries are considered ‘minor’


In a court of law gossip can’t be cross-examined

July 20, 2008 7:50 am Published by Comments Off on In a court of law gossip can’t be cross-examined

Legal column explaining that witnesses can only bring forth personal knowledge as evidence, and not “hearsay evidence” from a third party


Hot diggity dog, parade float proves lawyers are human

July 6, 2008 7:43 am Published by Comments Off on Hot diggity dog, parade float proves lawyers are human

Legal column using the Hergott Law hot dog parade float as an example of a someone with a professional designation being a regular extroverted guy instead of the stereotype that is expected from them


ICBC lawyer trickery in Examination for Discovery

June 22, 2008 12:01 pm Published by Comments Off on ICBC lawyer trickery in Examination for Discovery

Legal column emphasizing that clients undergoing an examination for discovery need to be truthful, honest and most importantly – take the time to think before blurting responses out


Entire residential schools program was a form of abuse

June 15, 2008 11:46 am Published by Comments Off on Entire residential schools program was a form of abuse

Legal column acknowledging the psychological abuse caused to Native Americans by being forced into residential schools for several years while being stripped of the identity


Examination for discovery need not be stressful

June 8, 2008 11:39 am Published by Comments Off on Examination for discovery need not be stressful

Legal column describing the setting and process of an examination for discovery, otherwise known as a deposition in the United States