Stairs and steps in Ontario are regulated by law under the Occupiers’ Liability Act. According to section 3(1) an occupier owes a duty to take reasonable care to ensure persons on their property are reasonably safe.
Ontario Government’s $1 million course correction!
Contained in the 2019 Ontario Budget, Protecting What Matters Most, the government announced that it will be restoring the ‘missing million’ in auto insurance coverage for the most seriously injured, or “catastrophically impaired”, that was slashed in 2016.
Updated: What is the Threshold and who Meets it?
The threshold is a test used by the court to determine whether an accident victim should be allowed to recover money for pain and suffering.
Updated: How Insurers Deduct Thousands from Accident Victims’ Compensation
Imagine for a moment that you are suddenly injured in a car accident for which you are not at fault and are now stuck with its consequences, which most often include pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and impairments which impact your ability to earn a living.
Commercial Host Liability: Would You Like a Cab With That?
Commercial establishments in the business of serving alcohol must be aware of the legal responsibilities expected of them towards their patrons under the eyes of the law.
Fyre Festival: The Legal Fallout
In recent months, the infamous Fyre Festival has been under renewed scrutiny due to the release of two documentaries investigating the collapse of the luxury music festival.