Slip and Fall – Inside of a Shopping Mall
Fall and winter weather can make shopping malls more hazardous, as snow, rain, and slush get tracked inside. These conditions, combined with the increased crowds during the busy holiday season, […]
Slip/Trip and Fall Cases: How to Assess Liability at the First Client Meeting
The following is intended as a resource for new lawyers. It should not be considered legal advice. Oatley Vigmond represents injured individuals in their claims against insurance companies. If you
Common Personal Injuries and How to Avoid Them
My mother has the worst luck. Recent years have seen her break her ankle and her nose in unrelated falls. Now please don’t be too concerned. This is not a
Slip and Fall In A Department Store
You may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured after slipping and falling in a store. Retailers are governed by the Occupiers’ Liability Act. They owe a positive
Municipal Liability for Sidewalks
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 Duty of A Homeowner to Remove Ice and Snow
There are many things to dislike about a Canadian winter. Heading outside to shovel or salt your driveway isn’t much fun when the temperature is -20, however, if you fail to shovel and salt your driveway or walkway you are putting yourself at risk to get sued.
I Slipped on Watermelon Juice… What Can I Do?
To prevent harm, as much as is possible, the law requires that owners and operators of commercial establishments take such reasonable care as is necessary to make sure that people are safe while they are on the premises.
What happens if Someone Slips and Falls on My Walkway?
So, what does the law require you to do? The law requires that you take such care as is reasonable to see that persons entering the premises are reasonably safe.