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James D. Cuming and Craig G. Gillespie of Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker are very pleased to announce that in December, 2007, a claim for a motorcyclist who was struck by a left turning driver was resolved for a high six figure settlement. The motorcyclist suffered significant orthopedic and neurological injuries, and resolved very well from his significant injuries. Our client is currently employed with a voluntary organization and is able to assist others who have suffered significant loss and injury similar to his own. The matter was resolved through an independent mediation with the assistance of David Stark of Calgary as a mediator. We thank Mr. Stark for his commitment and involvement to the matter as well.

Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker are proud to announce that they have successfully resolved a claim for a paraplegic woman who was struck in a crosswalk for the full insurance policy limits of the Defendant driver. The case, which was handled by James D. Cuming and Craig G. Gillespie, was resolved in 25 months from the date of the incident for the full amount of the Defendant’s insurance policy plus costs. The individual and her family were extremely happy with the expedient resolution of the claim and that level at which it resolved.

Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker continue to proceed with the Canadian National Class Action with respect to the Vioxx claims.

The Vioxx claims within the U.S. only have been resolved for the sum of $4,850,000.00 dollars pursuant to an agreement between Merck & Co. Inc and a six member negotiating committee on behalf of all U.S. Plaintiffs. The details of the U.S. settlement are available online at www.officialvioxxsettlement.com.

The claim has not resolved and will be proceeding to a certification hearing in 2008.

The Instaloans National Class Action claim is now completed. All individuals who have submitted claims have either received their compensation or have been denied their claim pursuant to the review of the Claims Administrator under the guidelines set out by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

No new claims can be processed through the Class Action.

All individuals who have or may have a perspective claim are free to proceed as against the Defendants exclusive of the Class Action in any jurisdiction in Canada.

Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker will not be acting on behalf of any individual claimants in this matter.

Our co-counsel Mr. Michael Hook and his litigation partners in the United States brought the first U.S. Accutane claim to court and were awarded 2.6 million dollars in damages. Cuming, Gillespie & Raymaker, Alberta Injury Lawyers, is national co-counsel on behalf of all Canadians injured by Accutane use in Canada.

When people suffer serious injuries in motor vehicle collisions one of the biggest issues is insurance limits. Catastrophic injury claims including spinal chord injury, brain injury and wrongful death often attract damage awards that exceed 1 Million dollars.

In many cases, drivers carry insurance limits on their motor vehicles of only 1 million dollars. At first glance this may seem like a lot of money but it only represents a portion of what is need to care for a seriously injured individual.

In today’s insurance market it is getting more common to see “Umbrella” insurance policies. As people look to save on insurance rates they are combining there automobile and home owners insurance under one policy. In many situations, insurance companies will offer a discount on an “Umbrella” policy with a larger insurance limit. In these situations, lawyers acting for seriously injured individuals must be certain they collect on available funds.

Before any serious injury case is settled it is critical that all sources of insurance are pursued and that careful attention is paid to the possibility of the new and emerging “Umbrella” policy.

If you or a family member has suffered a serious personal injury feel free to call Cuming Gillespie & Raymaker. Call us, we can help.

CUMING GILLESPIE & RAYMAKER

Craig Gillespie

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McNally Cuming Raymaker and their litigation co-counsel are happy to announce that a partial settlement of U.S. claims has been reached with the manufacturers of the Guidant Heart Devices.

The Canadian class action is proceeding in Ontario with representatives from each jurisdiction, including Alberta. McNally Cuming Raymaker, Alberta Injury Lawyers, is representing the Alberta class in the matter.

A Certification Motion has been scheduled for December 17, 2007 in Toronto for a two day period.

Please contact McNally Cuming Raymaker, Alberta Injury Lawyers, in the event that you or someone you know could potentially be a class member with respect to the Guidant Pacemakers or Defibrillators class actions.

Further to our update of July 11, 2007, McNally Cuming Raymaker can confirm that we continue to work with a national counsel consortium on this class action proceeding in the Ontario Superior Court. We anticipate that further case management conferences and carriage motions may occur prior to the end of 2007. It is anticipated that the Ontario application to certify the matter as a class action will occur in 2008.

McNally Cuming Raymaker, Alberta Injury Lawyers, will continue to update our clients with respect to the Vioxx claims.

The family represented by McNally Cuming Raymaker, Alberta Injury Lawyers, for a claim arising from a motor vehicle collision in December of 2004, recently resolved their claim with a confidential out of court settlement.

The family had been proceeding on a rural highway in Alberta when their minivan was struck by a one ton truck operated by an impaired individual, whose passengers were actually drinking at the time of the collision. James Cuming of McNally Cuming Raymaker, Alberta Injury Lawyers, represented the injured survivors and the Estate for the deceased Plaintiff in the case. The claims were resolved through mediation to the satisfaction of the family of the deceased and the injured passengers less than three years after the collision occurred.

If you or someone you know has suffered a significant orthopedic injury, fatality or brain injury, please do not hesitate to contact McNally Cuming Raymaker, Alberta Injury Lawyers, to act on your behalf.