Dangers of Foam Pits and Injury Liability: Influencers Injured at Twitch Convention in San Francisco
Two injured at inappropriately constructed foam pit at twitch convention. Can they sue?
Slip and Fall Injury: Who’s Liable for Icy Sidewalk Injuries?
In a recent incident in Burnaby, a man claimed that the owners of a property he had slipped and injured himself on were liable due to their failure to fully clear the sidewalk of snow and ice. Municipalities across BC…
Minors and Liability Waivers: Can BC Parents Sign Their Child’s Rights Away?
Organized sports, waterparks, summer camps, martial arts classes and trampoline parks are only a handful of activities that children participate in that require the signing of a waiver. But can a minor really have all their rights signed away for…
Product Liability and Artificial Intelligence: Who’s at Fault?
Product Liability Laws in Canada According to the Constitution Act in Canada, manufacturers have a duty to sell reasonably safe products and to inform users of any risks or hazards associated with their products. Those who are injured because of…
Trampoline Parks and Personal Injury Claims
There’s no doubt that trampoline parks are enjoyable for everyone, but this fun often comes with a huge risk of injury. News stories of people who are injured at trampoline parks filing lawsuits are only becoming more frequent, as those…
Splitting Liability: When more than one party is at fault for an injury
With the summer (and boating) season fast-approaching, Canadians should be reminded to always be cautious when out on the water. Sadly, improper operation of a boat can easily lead to injury. At Sylvan Lake, Alberta in 2004, a teenaged girl…
Marine Injury: Obligations to those Renting Boats
Recently a houseboat rental company was sued after a mooring line and beaching stake was launched into the windshield of the houseboat striking and injuring the renter on Shuswap Lake. The case of Oddy v. Waterway Partnership Equities Inc. (2017)…
Dog Bite Injuries: Legal Responsibility for the Acts of a Dog
A teenaged boy in Surrey BC, who was unexpectedly attacked by a pit bull is seeking damages for injury against the property owner and the dog owner. The boy was walking through an alley when a pit bull ran towards…
Snowboarding Injury & Liability Waivers: When Are They Legally Binding?
In a tragic incident at Grouse Mountain in 2016, an Australian snowboarder (Apps) seriously injured his spine after an accident on the mountain, resulting in him becoming a quadriplegic. The snowboarder, sued Grouse Mountain Resorts (Grouse) for negligence and breach…
Slip and Fall Injuries: When the Business is Liable for an injury
In North Vancouver, a tragic accident occurred at a Real Canadian Superstore when a woman slipped and fell, resulting in severe injury to her head. The case of Harrison v. Loblaws Inc. (2018) details the importance of safety procedures in…