Where a settlement is reached on behalf of a child or on behalf of a person who is mentally incapable of making financial decisions the settlement must be approved by the Court. The Court reviews not just the amount of the settlement but the investment and proposed management of the settlement funds. This article discusses various issues relating to the approval of settlements.
This article reviews the law relating to the use of demonstrative evidence at trial. Demonstrative evidence includes illustrations, charts, anatomical models and even computer simulated animations.
Expert witnesses are needed in order to properly present a personal injury case to the Court. This paper discusses the rules relating to the use of expert evidence in the Courtroom.
The companies that offer extreme sports experiences are liable for injuries and deaths caused by their negligence.
A municipality is exposed to liability when it permits a road to be in a condition that is unsafe for drivers exercising ordinary care.
Last year, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a concussion and there was speculation that he might miss the next game as a result. Some of his teammates weighed in. […]
A person who has been injured as a result of the negligence of another person is entitled to compensation. The general rule is that the injured person has the responsibility […]
If you have had a surgery chances are you have signed a consent form acknowledging that the surgery comes with certain risks. Doctors have a legal duty to provide patients […]
We often hear about American cases in which injured people receive damages awards in excess of $1 million for pain and suffering. The law in Canada is very different.