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 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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
A Penticton woman recently filed an air traveler injury claim against Air Canada for an injury she sustained during the boarding of an aircraft traveling from Vancouver to Penticton. The woman is a wheelchair user who always requests an aisle…
If a passenger suffers an injury as a result of an “accident” on an international flight or itinerary, their claim for damages is governed by the “Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air”, frequently called…
