The average person relies on thousands of manufactured products every day, usually without even realizing it. From the smallest screw in the engine on your car, to the cookie you […]
As winter slowly fades and spring melts the snow on our local roads, we are reminded of the damage done by a long season of plowing, salting, sanding and freeze/thaw […]
Most of the time, the sidewalk in your neighbourhood is probably a safe and convenient place to go for a stroll. However, sometimes sidewalks can shift, crack, deteriorate, and in […]
The McDonald’s Restaurant “hot coffee” case has become widely known as an example of the spread of supposedly spurious or ridiculous litigation across North America. But what really happened? You might be surprised to learn the actual facts of the case
Cruise ships have become a very popular form of vacation getaway for Canadians. But what rights does a passenger have if an injury occurs as a result of negligence onboard that cruise ship?
When a person dies as a result of the negligence of another, their estate generally does not have any surviving claim for financial losses. However, family members who were dependent […]
This is an important decision involving an injured person’s ability to access justice without delay. It involves a woman who suffered a catastrophic brain injury when she was hit by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian. The case was commenced in Barrie, where trial dates are readily available. The defence brought a motion to transfer the trial to Toronto. The Toronto system is backlogged and a transfer to Toronto would have meant that the trial would be delayed for three years.
Even though motorcycles are inherently more dangerous to operate than passenger cars, we are seeing an increase in the popularity of this mode of transportation. In an effort to reduce the risks of riding a motorcycle, enthusiasts are taking considerable steps to protect themselves through the use of sophisticated safety gear. Some examples include protective gloves, plated or padded jackets, reinforced boots and protective pants.
In the past, doctors and other health professionals have been known to avoid apologizing when mistakes or bad outcomes happen, for fear that saying “sorry” could be interpreted as an admission of guilt or fault.