When making a civil claim for a personal injury, it is important to effectively demonstrate the loss that has been suffered in the client's professional, personal and physical capacities due to the injury. One of the best ways to do…
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…
For most people, being involved in a legal dispute is nothing but a headache, especially if the dispute is going to court. While having competent, full service legal representation can make the process much easier, the prospect of going to…
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…
Clearly the Collision Regulations (ColRegs) under the Canada Shipping Act 2001 serve an important purpose in promoting the safe navigation of vessels in international, coastal and non-coastal waters. Like laws governing motor vehicles on land, these rules of the sea reduce the risk of…
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…
What is Vicarious Liability? Vicarious liability allows someone to be held responsible for someone else’s actions that cause harm because of their relationship to the person who caused the harm. It is a type of strict liability, which holds a…
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…
