Liability and Lawsuits in Professional Sports
Can a person who is seriously injured while participating in a sporting event sue for compensation? The answer to this question comes down to whether the incident leading to the […]
Liability Waivers
One of the things I am most frequently asked about is liability waivers. Specifically, what happens if you sign a liability waiver and then are seriously injured during an activity?
Look Before You Leap: Shallow Water Diving
The Canada Day long weekend is a time for outdoor fun and cooling off in the water. There are many ways that people engage in water sports but often getting into the water means diving from a dock, pier, platform, balcony or boat. These activities, while fun, can be fraught with hidden dangers when diving into unfamiliar waters.
Swimming Pool Liability
Warm weather is finally here. Swimming pools are open and warming up. It’s time to get your pool noodles and water wings ready. As a pool owner, it is also time to consider the steps that you can take to protect yourself from liability.
Examining Tobogganing Bans – Is Society Going Too Far?
Oatley Vigmond Partner Brian Cameron was a featured guest this week on NewsTalk 610 CKTB. Brian was asked by the station’s hosts to weigh in on the public outcry surrounding
Roger Oatley Offers Caution to Uber Passengers
Founding partner Roger Oatley was welcomed as a guest by a handful of radio stations across Ontario this week to provide a legal perspective on interesting potential liability issues surrounding insurance claims
Wedding Insurance
Wedding insurance is a policy that provides financial protection against an unpredictable event that can occur. This type of coverage is especially important given the increasing cost of weddings. The
Special Occasion Permit
This type of license is issued by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario for the sale and service of alcohol beverages at special occasions such as weddings, stage and does,
Liability of Sports Teams to Their Fans
A few weeks ago 44 year old Tonya Carpenter was sitting in the second row of seats at Fenway Park, watching a baseball game. A batter swung at a fastball
Dog Bites
Simply put, dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs. If your dog bites or attacks a person you are responsible. If your dog bites a person, you