Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Law
Collectively recovered over $200 Million for clients
Injury Case Against Approved Family Day Home
Cuming & Gillespie recently settled a case involving an infant client who was grievously and catastrophically injured while under the care of an approved family day home agency and provider.
…Medical Malpractice Results in Fatality
Cuming & Gillespie acted for the husband and young son of a woman who tragically died while in hospital following the birth of her son by emergency caesarean section.
Based…
Hospital Staff Fails to Recognize Signs of Distress
Cuming & Gillespie has acted for numerous children dealing with cerebral palsy resulting from injuries sustained during their birth. These cases are high-risk, complicated and generally take years to…
Injury Case Settles for Over 100x Original Offer
Cuming & Gillespie represented a young woman who was struck by a vehicle while out for a jog. When she first contacted our office, this client had been advised by…
Boy Suffers Catastrophic Injury in Foster Placement
Cuming & Gillespie represented a young boy who suffered a catastrophic brain injury in a foster home. The child, 26 months old, was left without supervision and fell down a…
Serious Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Calgary
Cuming & Gillespie is a boutique personal injury law firm located in downtown Calgary. Over the past 25 years, we have developed a solid reputation for representing those who have been seriously injured by the actions or negligence of others. We are known for being the best at what we do. We have the experience and skills needed to get you the compensation you deserve after suffering from a serious catastrophic injury. We have been recognized by our peers and others, and have won various awards, including:
- Recognized three years in a row from Canadian Lawyer Magazine as Top Personal Injury Boutique Law Firm;
- Listed as a Leading Firm in Lexpert;
- Listed as Leading Lawyers in Lexpert;
- Lexpert Ranked: Leading Practitioners in Alberta in the area of Personal Injury;
- Best Lawyers in Canada® Directory: Top listed in the areas of Personal Injury, Class Action and Medical Malpractice;
- Global Law Experts Winner;
- CorporateINTL Global Award Winner: Personal Injury Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year in Canada;
- Top Choice Award: Top Injury Law Firm in Calgary; and
- Personal Injury Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year.
In addition, both the firm and many of our lawyers have been recognized as leaders in our practice areas:
- Craig Gillespie – Lexpert Ranked for over 12 years as a leading practitioner in Alberta in the area of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Class Action;
- Craig Gillespie – Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada® for over 10 years for work in Class Action Litigation, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation;
- Craig Gillespie – Best Lawyers in Canada® 2017 Calgary Medical Negligence Lawyer of the Year;
- Maia Tomljanovic – 2022 Lexpert Ranked Lawyer;
- James Cuming – Listed in Who’s Who in American Law – Lifetime Achievement;
- James Cuming – Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association President’s Award; and
- James Cuming – The Best Lawyers in Canada® 2022 Lawyer of the Year Award, Personal Injury Litigation in Calgary.
Our Philosophy
At Cuming & Gillespie, we know that if you or a loved one has been in a serious or catastrophic accident, your life is forever changed, and you will need help from experienced professionals to try to get back on your feet. We can help you navigate the legal aspects of dealing with recovery. We do not represent defendants or insurance companies. Instead, we are committed to acting for people and families who have been injured by others. Our team of exceptional lawyers has a deep interest in your recovery: we want you to be able to move forward after your accident and get the assistance you need to make this happen. We take a collaborative approach to ensure your claim is handled with care. Our highly experienced team regularly works with medical and other professionals to ensure that nothing slips through the cracks and all aspects of your claim are taken care of.
Our Record of Results
When you hire Cuming & Gillespie, you can rest assured that you are getting the best and most effective representation. Our lawyers have a proven track record of obtaining significant compensation for each our clients to help them continue with their recovery. In the past decade, we have been able to recover over $185 million in damages, reflecting our success in representing our injured clients. Such money has helped them to begin to close a painful chapter of their lives, and focus on the future. We are skilled negotiators and litigators and help clients at every phase of litigation, from representing them in negotiations to taking a matter all the way to trial. We have the knowledge, experience, and skillset to get you the money you need to compensate you for your injuries and the impact they have had on your quality of life, no matter what the forum.
Personal Injury
Learn More- Amputations
- Recreational Accidents
- Bicycle & Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Insurance Broker Negligence
- Car Accident
- Construction & Industrial Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Orthopaedic Injury
- Paraplegia & Quadriplegia
- Pedestrian & Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Catastrophic Injury
- Slip And Falls
- Social Host & Bar Liability
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Trucking Accidents
- Underinsured, Uninsured and Hit & Run Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Learn More- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries
- Cerebral Palsy
- Compensation For Medical Malpractice Claims
- Failure To Obtain Informed Consent
- Medication & Prescription Errors
- Missed Or Delayed Diagnosis
- Nursing And Hospital Negligence
- Surgical Negligence
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Standard Of Care
- Things To Consider When Bringing A Medical Malpractice Claim
What Cuming & Gillespie Can Do for You
At Cuming & Gillespie, we work tirelessly to help injured people. If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, a significant slip and fall, a sports accident, or have been affected by the negligence of a school or daycare, or by the negligence of a physician or other healthcare provider, we can help.
Knowledgeable, Passionate Lawyers Providing Legal Advice through Difficult Times
Contact Cuming & Gillespie in Calgary to obtain legal advice and guidance with your serious personal injury, loss, or death caused by someone else. No matter how critical the injury, we can help you determine the next steps to take in pursuing a claim. With a quarter century of experience, our lawyers have the knowledge, experience, and skills to get you the compensation you deserve. You can reach us at 403-571-0555 or online.
Latest News
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Cuming & Gillespie Lawyers Recognized As A Top Personal Injury Law Firm In Canada

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Cerebral Palsy Alberta in Sponsorship With Cuming & Gillespie for New Children’s Program
