As I’m sure you already know, St. Patrick’s Day was this past weekend. What you may not know, is that this past September, the Court of Appeal ruled for arguably a broader liability as a party host. This decision resulted in a new test for the liability of a social...
The most frequent question we receive from potential clients after they provide us with the background of how their injuries occurred is ‘whether they have a case or not.’ Sometimes, giving a simple yes or no answer is a lot more complicated as we may need to...
Being “Too Canadian” is one of the reasons why Canadian insurance companies are some of the most profitable in the world. Canadian Insurance companies benefit off our reluctance to ask for what we deserve. You probably remember the “I AM...
Why Doesn’t Figure Skating Require Helmet Use Like Other Sports? Concussions are a pressing and current issue; many sports organizations are facing pressure from concussion advocates who range from professional athletes, parents, past players, and even just...
If a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be surprised to learn that their life is not worth too much in the eyes of the Court. Generally, each province has a capped amount that an immediate family member may be awarded in such a...
5. Indoor Playground Case – Waivers Cannot Correct Negligence Represented a client whose child was injured at an indoor playground. The staff and owners tried to encourage my client to sign a waiver at the scene. Thankfully, they called me first, and I told them...
