Hosting a Holiday Celebration: Your Liability As Party Host
The holiday season is here! If you plan to host a party at your home, it is important to be aware of your legal obligations. The Ontario Occupiers’ Liability Act makes you responsible for maintaining reasonably safe premises. This could include making arrangements for ...
When considering the commencement of a lawsuit, a major deterrent for a potential plaintiff is the potential of financial uncertainty. A litigation ...
When a personal injury matter is to be commenced formally by a Statement of Claim, the parties must elect a jury trial or a non-jury (or judge-alone) ...
Involved in a Slip/Trip and Fall? This is What You Do Next
So, what should you do if you suffer a fall? No matter how you feel about your injuries, make sure that you do the following immediately after a fall: ...
The primary change of Bill 118 is for those who suffer a personal injury caused by snow or ice, they have 60 days to notify the occupier(s) of their ...
Under Ontario’s Municipal Act , the government is responsible for public spaces, such as roads, highways, bridges, parks, and public services, such as ...
A New Rule: 60-Day Notice After a Fall on Snow, Ice
As an Ontarian, you may know that you have 2 years to bring a lawsuit after a fall. You may also know that a 10-day notice must be given to the City ...
Ontario’s winter season is in full swing. With it comes significant drops in temperature and snowy conditions which create significant safety hazards. ...
In Canada 41% of slip and fall incidents are preventable
The winter months are near. Warm flavoured beverages, roasted chestnuts by the fireplace, Christmas carols, skiing, and snow days are some of the best ...