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Thank you so much for the gift certificate to the Keg. My husband and I look forward to using it. It was fun to take part in your guessing game and I'll be looking forward to see where you go next.
- Barbara Harpur
CBS
Thank you very much for your promptness and generousity in sending us your book. It is truly appreciated by us and our family. Many thanks.
-Mike & Gloria McHugh
St. John's
- Gladys McGrath
Placentia
I like to deal with him more than anybody. He's very thorough. He gets back to you as soon as he can. I have a lot of respect for Ches. He likes to push the law and push the envelope of the law.
- Dan Boone
Hospital defence lawyer, St. John's
Ches is a formidable opponent, very knowledgeable. I think he is probably one of the most knowledgeable practitioners in the medical legal field.
- Peter Browne
Physician defence lawyer, St. John's
- Vivian Templeman
Logy Bay
Mr. Crosbie,
Your efforts and preserverence has succeeded in holding those responsible for the turmoil caused in a lot of lives to justice, I compliment you and your hard working staff for their determination and preparation. You have showed professionalism and accuracy in covering all the bases, and I thank you for the ongoing updates.
May God bless you and may you always have fair winds to your sails.
- Ignatius Dunne
Conception Bay South, NL
I think your paper would serve as an invaluable tool to refer back to from time to time as I journey through law school and into my professional career.
Thank you for taking the time to come and speak to us today.
- Paul Turc
Student, Dalhousie Law School
As a medical malpractice lawyer for almost twenty years, I know how critically important it is to educate those who have been harmed or injured at the hands of careless and negligent health care providers. In his book "Why Most Medical Malpractice Victims Never Recover a Dime," Ches Crosbie provides no nonsense answers to medical malpractice victims and their loved ones and offers the rare insight into the mind of one of Canada is leading medical malpractice lawyer. Ches' book provides a frank reality check into the law and world of medical malpractice law, your likelihood of success on the merits, and what it takes to successfully win your medical malpractice case. Nevertheless, you can rest assured, if Ches Crosbie Barristers agrees to accept your case and represent you, the odds are that you will get the compensation you deserve - from an aggressive, experienced, and respected specialized medical malpractice lawyer."
- Jeffrey Rasansky, Attorney
Dallas, Texas
- Brenda Hollingsworth
Ottawa, ON
- Averill Piers Baker
Gander, NL
Well done, you deserve it!
You and your family must be so proud....and so they should be.
- Jane Hopkins
Ontario
- Gladys McGrath
Dunville
- William Wiseman
Pasadena
- Florence Pond
St. John's
- Brenda Rideout
Labrador City
"I am delighted that you got them to accept liability finally, and with your class action lawsuit you got the ball rolling for the Inquiry, which should help future health care in this province and for that."
- Maureen Kenny
St. John’s, NL
"On behalf of the victims of what happened in Newfoundland and Labrador, and your exemplary services, I would like to thank you and offer my highest praise."
- Daniel Jolicoeur
Ontario
"I have read Ches Crosbie’s latest Statement of Claim [in the VLT class action] over and over again and find so much relief in so doing. Paragraph 60 and the reference to the principles of fundamental justice is what I have been fighting for more than 13 years. Governments should never have been permitted to wreak such pain for so long.
I am so grateful to you for your courage and the values that keep you fighting. They are what give meaning to our lives.
Let us hope our broken hearts will find some peace with your success in the courts.
Respectfully,
Phyllis Vineberg and family"
- Janice Marshall
St. John's
- John Callahan
St. John's
"Wonderful article in today's Telegram, richly deserved. What I really like about what you are doing, Ches, is that you are putting information into the hands of the common man. I think for many years the average Newfoundlander would have been afraid to fight for their rights because they feared the unknown and feared a system which they felt was above them. You have been successful in accomplishing something that others have not, you have made yourself and your firm approachable and accessible and more importantly you have made it understandable. That is not a small feat.
Congratulations Ches!"
- Kay LeMessurier
St. John's
"Mr. Crosbie is a very approachable man. He is very straightforward and very caring. I would trust him to represent me in any legal matter."
- Daphne Coffin
"I strongly believe that Mr. Crosbie is a very successful laywer and he is the best lawyer that I've ever dealt with. He has a unique way of representing his clients and giving them the feeling of relief and courage by assuring them that he will always do his best to do what is best for them."
- Anonymous
"I have found Mr. Crosbie's office to be very efficient in their dealings with me. They keep me up to date on my ongoing case and provide me with information relative to the case from outside sources. It has been a very good experience to date."
- Marie Hickey
Intermediate Secretary
Memorial University
"Since Mr. Crosbie has agreed to represent me as part of a much larger group, I have found him to be knowledgeable, informative, prompt and very approachable. He has demonstrated a very good understanding of our issues and has represented us with compassion and commitment before the judicial system. At each step of the way, he has kept us very much involved, has sought our advice when he felt it necessary, and has been quick to keep us informed of all significant developments as they occur. I am very impressed with Mr. Crosbie, both as a professional and a concerned individual."
- Minnie Hoyles
"Mr. Crosbie did a good job in keeping me informed about a hospital situation. I was thankful for his support."
- Anonymous
“Great job!"
- Jenny Mullaly
"Mr. Crosbie returned my first call within 24 hours. His communication is excellent. He's very easy to talk to, and his office makes everything very easy for a lay person to understand. I am very happy with the work they have done to this date."
- Edward O'Brien
Assistant Coach
St. John's Fogdevils
"I was recently represented by Ches Crosbie in a class-action which concluded successfully with monetary as well as non-monetary components. I found him to be not only experienced but knowledgeable in all aspects, including the mediation process. He treats sensitive issues with empathy and decorum and he respects his client's opinions. He responds to questions quickly and clearly with detailed, easily understood explanations. I would highly recommend Mr. Crosbie and his team for legal representation. "
- Brenda Rideout
Labrador City
“Mr. Ches Crosbie is representing me as a member of a class action suit. I have not had any dealings with him on an individual basis. However, his work on this suit has been commendable. He is well-informed and has moved this case along expeditiously. He is very accessible and has kept his clients well informed."
- Dianne Turner"Mr. Crosbie has offered, in my opinion, the very best of legal advice. His expertise in the field I am currently involved in is outstanding, and I thank him."
- Ruby Wellon
"I contacted your firm because your name had been recommended to me - a Nova Scotian - while I was in Toronto in hospital with my injured son. I was very impressed at that time that a client had spoken so highly about their lawyer and after talking with you today I certainly understand why that client's opinion was so positive. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and to speak with me today - I did not expect that you would personally return my phone call! I wish you continued success."
- C. Baillie
Nova Scotia
I wish I could have Ches Crosbie myself here in Ottawa."
- Debra Allen
St. John’s
Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy."
- Rick Gambrel
Trial lawyer, British Columbia
- Brenda Rideout
Labrador City
And you are doing a FABULOUS job!
Thanks for that.”
- Gerry Rogers
St. John’s
- Elliott Leyton
St. John’s
I would be honoured to have my email read to Mr. Tilley and to hear his response to it. Thank you again for your work on this case. I know it takes a lot of research and dedication to do your job. I would also like to pass along my appreciation to your staff for their work and support.”
- Elaine Budgell
Bay Bulls
Mom told me about the unfortunate news [that the Court dismissed a case]. I’m very sorry and wish I could be home with you now. As you’ve told me before, the justice system is not perfect. You’ve been so successful and helped many people so far in your career, so don’t let this get you down. It seems that there are never battles won without battles lost. You did your best for someone who deserved a fight, and it is the institution that has let you both down. I’m so proud of you for all of your hard work.
Much love,
Catherine
xoxoxoxo”
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Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks:
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- The seven deadly sins that can wreck your Newfoundland and Labrador injury claim.
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- Class Action Cases Need Experienced Attorneys
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- Ches Crosbie comments on March 24, 2010 Update of Cameron Report
- Remembering Donna Howell - NTV Early Edition
- Remembering Donna Howell
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FAQs
Auto Accidents and Car Wrecks
- I was injured in a car accident and my insurance company is telling me I have to use my personal insurance (e.g. Desjardins, Blue Cross, Manulife) to pay for my massage therapy, physiotherapy and prescription drugs before I can use either the accident benefit coverage (Section B) on my automobile policy, or the insurance of the guy who hit me. Is this right?
- What if an insurance adjuster offers me a settlement?
- Should I talk with the insurance company representative? Should I give a statement to the other insurance company?
Accidents and Injuries
- I was injured in a car accident and the insurance company of the person who hit me is telling me I have to use my own accident benefit coverage (Section B) to pay for my physiotherapy treatments before I use his coverage. Why is this?
- With an accident claim, if you go to court and lose is it the practice of the judge to make the plaintiff pay the cost?
Is my personal injury claim award subject to division, as a "matrimonial asset" in accordance with the Family Law Act?
Medical Malpractice
- What is cerebral palsy? Can I claim for compensation?
- Are physician expert witnesses easy to find and are they usually willing to testify against another physician?
- Do most medical malpractice cases result in a judgment in favor of the patient?
Class Action Lawsuits
Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Injury Lawyer
- Do injury lawyers advertise too much?
- Who is the "best" lawyer for an injury case?
- Why did you write a free book?
General
- If you go to court and lose, is it always the practice of the judge to make the plaintiff pay the costs?
- What is the difference between a judgment and a settlement?
- I slipped at a department store about 4½ hours ago. I didn't fall, but I definitely pulled muscles. I don't know if I should wait until tomorrow to see if that is all it is or if I should seek medical attention tonight. Should I go to the emergency room or should I contact the department store and ask them if they have a physician I should go to?


