Summary Judgments in Ontario The case of Abuajina v. Haval, 2015 ONSC 7938 (CanLII) deals with a rule of the court called “summary judgment”. It is a process by which the Court can make a decision in a summary way which would not require a full expensive trial. In this case, a pedestrian [...]
Falls in Businesses - When Can You Sue? In the case of Kania v 1618278 Ontario Inc (c.o.b. Heart and Crown Irish Pubs), 2015 ONSC 7042, the Court addressed the issue of Occupiers Liability. The Occupiers’ Liability Act of Ontario imposes obligations on owners and occupiers of premises (such as restaurants and pubs) [...]
Car Accidents and Speeding In a recent case called Gardiner v. MacDonald, 2016 ONSC 602, the Court addressed issues that come up in car accident cases where speeding may be a factor. In this case, an accident between a public bus and a sport utility vehicle (suv) resulted in the death [...]
Are “waivers” in personal injury cases valid? A legal waiver in general terms is an act or instance of waiving a right or claim. In the context of this brief article, a waiver is a document signed by a person in which they waive a right or claim and promise not to sue for [...]
Wrongful Death in Ontario - Ottawa Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you receive compensation Under the law in Ontario, a wrongful death claim may be brought by family members of the person who died in an accident. A claim for the death of another person can be filed by those family members listed [...]
LAWYERS WHO FIGHT FOR DOG BITE VICTIMS THROUGHOUT ONTARIO Irresponsible dog owners who allow their dogs to attack or bite others can be held liable to pay huge compensation to victims. Dog bites can cause significant injuries. Those injuries can be permanent. All dogs can cause serious physical, emotional and/or psychological injuries. Often [...]
Ottawa Lawyer Representing Children Injured in Accidents Children are not always in the care of their parents. Parents are trust the safety and security of their children with numerous third parties such as schools, day cares, babysitters, friends and family. In addition, children are entrusted in the care of numerous facilities such as recreational [...]
Dog Bites and Attacks on Children - Ottawa Dog Owner Liability Lawyer Children are particularly vulnerable to dog attacks because of their size. Unfortunately, because of their size, when they are attacked, children can suffer serious injuries, including permanent scarring, emotional trauma, disfigurement, psychological trauma and on occasionally death. What can you expect [...]
Ottawa, Ontario Serious Dog Bite and Dog Attack Lawyers All dogs can bite or attack. As animals, dogs can be unpredictable. Dogs can easily attack and injure anyone they are not unfamiliar with. Dog bites and attacks can cause serious injuries, particularly in children. Dog attacks can cause significant physical, emotional and psychological injuries [...]
Examinations by Non Medical Practitioners In the recent case of Ziebenhaus v. Bahlieda, 2014 ONSC 138, the Divisional Court has ruled that “examinations” can be ordered outside the three areas of specialty provided by section 105 of the Courts of Justice Act. This means that if you are involved in a court action seeking damages [...]