In 2023, unintentional injuries claimed the lives of 20,597 people in Canada (Statistics Canada, 2025). This leading cause of death affects people of all ages, underscoring the urgent need for increased awareness and prevention efforts. The federal government has recognized National Injury Prevention Day as a calendar day for health promotion in the month of July every year (Government of Canada, 2025). The provincial government …
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Over the Glass and Into the Courtroom
In the average National Hockey League game, ten to twelve pucks sail “over the glass” and into spectator seating areas. Similarly, Major League Baseball games may see more than forty baseballs finding their way into the stands.
Food Recalls and Litigation
Manufacturers can reduce their risk of litigation by recalling their products as soon as possible and offering reasonable compensation for that product
Product Liability and COVID-19
During the course of the pandemic, companies across the country started manufacturing PPE and other products that they would not normally be making, to meet the demand for such products and reduce shortages. For most of these products, proper manufacturing is essential to their safety, however if such products led to personal injury on the part of the consumer, can that consumer sue the manufacturer?
Ho-Ho-Hosting: Be Wary of Social Host Liability this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for holiday parties and get-togethers with friends and family. Between the eggnog and mulled wine, all may seem merry and bright, but there are several factors to consider before you host a holiday get-together this season…
Occupiers Liability for COVID-19 Exposure: A Difficult Claim to Make
September 2021 marks the 1.5-year mark since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The impact that COVID-19 has had around the world has been nothing short of unprecedented. The world has pivoted in ways we never imagined possible in such a short time…