Information About Ask The Lawyer

Ask The Lawyer is published by Weir Bowen LLP

Filed under: Alberta, Personal Injury, Podcasts & Vlogs

Weir Bowen LLP's "Ask the Lawyer" program is both a podcast and a monthly radio show, that has been broadcast across Alberta since January 2022. Our lawyers speak to a broad cross section of issues arising in the world of Personal Injury litigation, from waivers though to insurance coverage and complex medical malpractice lawsuits. The program is aimed to be educational and informative, but should not be construed as legal advice that applies to all situations. Weir Bowen encourages listeners to reach out to us directly, so we can address the specific facts of any potential legal matter.

Recent Posts

Below is a preview of the five most recent posts from the blog Ask The Lawyer. To read these posts in their entirely or subscribe to future updates from this blog, please visit their website!

Fine Print, Real Consequences: Waivers and Injured Kids (July 2026)
A child gets hurt at camp or in sport, and now you're facing a waiver and a stack of questions. Warren Berg talks with Cynthia Carels and Mark Miller of Weir Bowen LLP about who's really responsible, whether a signed waiver actually protects anyone, and the Alberta rules parents need to kn … Read more »
Pain, Wages, and Future Care: Breaking Down Injury Compensation (June 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Connor Fletcher breakdown how personal injury damages actually work in Alberta. From how courts measure pain and suffering to why civil claims focus on compensation rather than punishment, they walk through how a case is built and what evidence really … Read more »
Fatal Accidents Act, Wrongful Death, and Racial Bias in Alberta (May 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Toby Vickar break down the realities of anti-Indigenous racism in Canadian health care and what it means for patients, families, and the law. From how bias shapes triage and treatment decisions to why it remains a current patient safety issue, they wa … Read more »
The Turning Point in Disability Claims: What Changes and Why (April 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Ian Miller break down the realities of disability claims in Canada. From how disability insurance works to why claims are often denied, they walk through the key issues people face when they are unable to work. The conversation also explores mental he … Read more »
Injury Claims Across Provincial Borders: What Changes? (March 2026)
This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Shelagh McGregor explore what happens when an Alberta resident is injured outside the province. From which laws apply to how insurance claims are handled, they break down key risks, common coverage gaps, and why travel medical claims are often denied. … Read more »