liability Archives - League and Williams Lawyers

Slip and Fall Injuries: When the Business is Liable for an injury

December 10, 2020
Austin Darling, Georgia Lockhart and Darren Williams
Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law

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…

You signed a waiver, but did you say goodbye to your right to sue in BC?

March 21, 2018
Darren Williams
Legal FAQ's, Personal Injury Law, Video Blogs

A waiver (or release) is an incredibly common and powerful clause. Hardly a day goes by without coming across one or more of them. Getting on a chairlift or a ferris-wheel, parking a car, or even leaving clothing at a…

Don’t be Sorry for Saying Sorry – the BC Apology Act

December 29, 2016
Darren Williams
Legal FAQ's, Personal Injury Law, Video Blogs

What is an Apology and What is the Apology Act? Many people know that a simple, sincere apology, can avoid a lot of legal trouble. Whether you might have caused a car accident, said something defamatory, broken a contract, or…

ICBC Hit and Run Accident Claims (Video Blog)

September 20, 2016
Broadley Andrew
ICBC, Legal FAQ's, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law, Road Safety, Video Blogs

ICBC Hit and Run Claims British Columbia insurance law makes sure that every vehicle licensed in this province carries at least basic coverage of $200,000 in third party liability insurance through ICBC. This basic level of required ICBC coverage means…

Video Blog: Speeding Cyclists and BC Law

September 13, 2016
Darren Williams
Bike Safety, Estate Disputes, ICBC, Legal FAQ's, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law, Road Safety, Video Blogs

School Zones, Speeding Cyclists and BC Law Last week, a local cyclist was ticketed for speeding in a school zone. The event attracted considerable news attention and a lot of discussion on social media – with many wondering if speeding…

Are Waivers (for Accidents) Enforceable in BC? (Video Blog)

September 6, 2016
Darren Williams
Legal FAQ's, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law, Video Blogs

This week, I am going to talk about the enforceability of waivers, which are incredibly common and powerful clauses in contracts we all come across almost every day. From getting on a chairlift or a ferris-wheel, to renting a car,…

Liability for Unsafe Premises – BC’s Occupiers Liability Act (Video Blog)

August 30, 2016
Darren Williams
Legal FAQ's, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law, Video Blogs

Unsafe Premises, an Overview of Occupiers Liability Law in British Columbia In British Columbia, the law provides that a person who is in physical possession or control over premises has duty of care to see that another person, and that…

Waiving Goodbye to Rights in Marine Accidents – Effective Liability Waivers

May 15, 2016
Darren Williams
Info Articles, Legal FAQ's, Marine Law, Personal Injury

When is a Liability Waiver Effective? Giving up, or waiving, the right to claim for the consequences of someone else’s carelessness is something we all frequently do. A surprising number of activities we regularly engage in involve a written, but…

Zombie Ships – the Perils of Failing to Neutralize Your Vessel Ownership

Captain Black decided to sell his tug and barge to a fellow from up the coast who wanted to start a dock building business. His wife and warmer weather begged for Black’s attention. Black signed the bills of sale and…

BC Cyclist Found at Fault for Passing on the Right

December 3, 2014
Darren Williams
Bike Safety, Court Decisions, ICBC, Industry News, Info Articles, Legal FAQ's, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law
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On November 6, 2009, a 16 year-old British Columbian who was riding his bike on a country road was forced off the road by an unidentified driver who was unaware of the cyclist’s presence. As a result, the cyclist fell…

Slip and Fall Injuries: When the Business is Liable for an injury

You signed a waiver, but did you say goodbye to your right to sue in BC?

Don’t be Sorry for Saying Sorry – the BC Apology Act

ICBC Hit and Run Accident Claims (Video Blog)

Video Blog: Speeding Cyclists and BC Law

Are Waivers (for Accidents) Enforceable in BC? (Video Blog)

Liability for Unsafe Premises – BC’s Occupiers Liability Act (Video Blog)

Waiving Goodbye to Rights in Marine Accidents – Effective Liability Waivers

Zombie Ships – the Perils of Failing to Neutralize Your Vessel Ownership

BC Cyclist Found at Fault for Passing on the Right

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