Ask The Lawyer

About Ask The Lawyer

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/

Publisher

Weir Bowen LLP

Category

education · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jan 2022

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   When Liability Is Contested: Motorcycle Accident Claims in Alberta (September 2026)

   This month on Ask the Lawyer, Cynthia Carels and Edward Sanders break down what motorcycle and motor vehicle accident claims look like in Alberta when liability is contested and injuries continue to evolve. From why insurers often argue a rider contributed to the crash to why early evidence like witness accounts, scene details, and accident reconstruction matters so much, they walk through how a strong claim is built. The conversation also explores the realities of traumatic brain injur...

2. 

   30 Aug 2026

   Recovery First: Navigating a Psychological Injury Claim (August 2026)

   This month on Ask the Lawyer, Phil Kirman and Cynthia Carels break down how psychological and mental health injuries like PTSD, anxiety, and depression can reshape daily life long after a crash. From why trauma can disrupt memory to why comparing your recovery to someone else's can make things worse, they walk through what people often experience after a traumatic event and why a trauma-informed approach matters. The conversation also explores the legal side of these claims in Alberta, ...

3. 

   24 Jul 2026

   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 know, including strict deadlines for municipal claims and court approval for settlements involving minors. Ask the Lawyer is heard the last Saturday of the Month on CFWE North & CJWE South in Alberta...

Who has been a guest on Ask The Lawyer

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Cynthia Carels
• Kristina Friesen
• Shelagh McGregor
• Michael McVey

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

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19

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

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