Cuming & Gillespie LLP

06/10/2026

June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, a time to focus on traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which often result from Alberta motor vehicle collisions, falls, and workplace incidents. Because these injuries are frequently invisible, widespread misconceptions can delay critical medical care and lead insurance companies or employers to underestimate their true impact.

Understanding and dismantling these common myths is essential for ensuring accident victims receive proper medical attention and fair compensation for their recovery.

Our latest blog post addresses the realities of TBIs and outlines how to protect your rights following a serious head injury.

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Brain injury myths can harm Alberta accident victims. Learn about concussions, delayed symptoms, recovery, and injury claims.

06/04/2026

Electric vehicles are increasingly common on our roads, but their near-silent operation at low speeds is raising new concerns for pedestrian safety.

As EVs become the norm, understanding the growing body of research on their risks to vulnerable road users is becoming more important, particularly for those who have been injured in a collision involving an electric vehicle.

Our latest blog covers what you need to know: https://ow.ly/e9fx50Z7BOB

Learn how electric vehicles may increase pedestrian accident risks in Calgary and what injured pedestrians should know after a collision.

06/02/2026

June is Stroke Awareness Month in Canada 🧠 Know the signs — use the FAST method: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911. A stroke is a medical emergency. Acting fast can save a life.

06/01/2026

This June, we stand with brain injury survivors and their families 🤎 Living with an acquired brain injury presents challenges that go far beyond the physical. From lost income to ongoing care needs, the impacts are profound. Understanding your rights after a brain injury is an important first step toward recovery.

05/28/2026

Could your child's cerebral palsy diagnosis have been prevented?

Many families only discover after the fact that medical errors during pregnancy, labour, or the newborn period may have contributed to their child's condition. Understanding the causes is the critical first step.

Our latest blog covers what families need to know. Read more via the link below.

Understand prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal causes of cerebral palsy. Alberta medical malpractice law firm helping families pursue birth injury claims.

05/26/2026

Airdrie Municipal Enforcement is launching an e-scooter education campaign this June following two years of complaints about unsafe sidewalk use, excessive pathway speeds, failure to yield to pedestrians, and youth riding without proper safety equipment.

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Airdrie Municipal Enforcement officers will launch a June e-scooter education campaign after the city said it received complaints over the past two years about sidewalk use in higher-density areas, unsafe pathway speeds, failure to yield to pedestrians, youth operating devices without appropriate sa...

05/21/2026

A 23-year-old Calgary man went to a Winnipeg hospital with flu-like symptoms. Months later, he had lost both legs below the knee, his right hand, and the ability to speak.

A lawsuit filed in March 2026 alleges this was not a tragic inevitability but medical malpractice on a devastating scale, raising urgent questions about patient safety and accountability in Canada's healthcare system.

Our latest blog covers the case and what legal options exist for patients who suffer catastrophic harm. Read more via the link below.

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A Calgary man suffered permanent brain damage and amputations after a massive propofol overdose. Learn what this case means for your malpractice rights in AB.

05/16/2026

It's Safe Boating Awareness Week, and with over 16 million Canadians taking to the water each year, the stakes have never been higher. Whether you're a seasoned boater or heading out for the first time, every person on the water has a responsibility to themselves, their passengers, and those around them. Wear your life jacket, know the rules, and boat sober.

At Cuming & Gillespie LLP, we've seen firsthand how quickly a day on the water can turn tragic — stay safe out there. 🚤

05/13/2026

We are proud to share that Cuming & Gillespie LLP has once again been recognized by Canadian Lawyer as a Top Personal Injury Boutique Law Firm for 2026-2027, marking seven consecutive years of receiving this honour.

This recognition reflects our team's ongoing commitment to client-focused advocacy, professional excellence, and achieving meaningful outcomes for individuals and families across Alberta.

Thank you to our clients and colleagues for your continued trust and support.

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Canada’s leading personal injury law firms are shaping outcomes early and carrying that position through to resolution

05/12/2026

Road safety is a shared responsibility that requires constant vigilance. As Canada Road Safety Week begins, we are highlighting the importance of eliminating high-risk behaviours like distracted and impaired driving. Staying focused behind the wheel protects everyone on our roads and helps prevent life-altering tragedies. Let’s work together to make our communities safer for every driver and pedestrian.