In this podcast, Brian Devlin KC tells the story of his journey, starting from very humble beginnings, with an English degree, a rock band and a completely unplanned, unexpected entry into law school. Brian’s 40-year career has included criminal defence, personal injury, and hundreds of medical malpractice cases. Listen as he talks about the details of his very first malpractice case,…
Despite the challenges and closures presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, personal injury lawsuits can still be commenced during these trying times. While this pandemic has created challenging times, personal injury lawyers and the court system have adapted, by way of virtual and electronic platforms, means to continue serving personal injury victims of car accidents, slip, trip and fall accidents, and…
Personal injury litigation arising from car accidents, slip, trip and fall accidents, or medical malpractice is a notoriously slow process; this begs the question, “How will COVID-19 affect my personal injury claim?” Unfortunately, in Alberta our already backlogged Court system has been further delayed by closures as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, personal injury lawyers across the…
Law Fifty One is excited to announce and welcome Brian Devlin, K.C. to the firm as Counsel. Brian is one of the most well-respected medical malpractice lawyers in Canada and is consistently recommended as one of the top medical malpractice lawyers in Alberta by L’EXPERT. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Law Fifty One; in the course…
In these unprecedented times, the uncertainty surrounding personal injury lawsuits stemming from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infections remains a very real question. What we do know is that elderly people are the most susceptible to suffering a serious infection, personal injury or succumbing to a Coronavirus infection. Like the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a Coronavirus…
Losing a family member in a car accident or as a result of medical negligence can be devastating. In Alberta, you may have a claim for compensation if your family member has died as a result of personal injuries sustained in a car accident or by way of medical negligence under the Fatal Accidents Act. Under Section 3 of the Fatal…
The miracle of birth should be one of the most wonderful, rewarding, and exhilarating moments in an individual’s life, however, no miracle is without risk. Unfortunately, sometimes the birthing process does not play out the way that it should. Complications may arise as a result of medical negligence; the complications and associated medical negligence may result in birth injuries. One…
