Undiscovered Brain Injury Leads To Questions About Disability Coverage
When an injury happens at work, people can turn to the short-term or long-term disability benefits provided by their employers, should they have such policies in place. Some injuries are of such a nature that they can be identified right away, while others may take a long time to show up, such as brain injuries. […]
Tips For Avoiding Injuries Around The Pool
The hot summer months provide us with great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and what better way to beat the heat than to relax by a pool. Unfortunately, accidents at the pool or at a cottage can occur. Common injuries include slips and falls, accidents stemming from poorly maintained properties, accidents stemming from poorly maintained […]
Assault Victim Sues City For Not Providing Adequate Security
We wrote about an assault victim looking to place liability on the owners of a store in last week’s blog. In that situation, the victim was not successful in seeking to place liability on the store. However in this week’s blog, another victim of an assault sought to assign liability to the City of Calgary. […]
Plaintiff Claims Store Should Have Prevented Assault
If you become injured while at a commercial establishment, you may be entitled to recover damages against the business for your injuries. However, not every type of incident will lend itself to the business being liable. This was the case in a recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The events leading up […]
Insurer Runs Afoul After Refusal To Attend Examination
While it may be comforting to know that you have insurance to protect you in the event of an automobile accident, it is important to read and understand your insurance policy. A failure to do so may leave you without a clear understanding of your obligations under the policy. A good example of the risks […]
Right Of Way Not Always OK for Drivers
Conversations surrounding motor vehicle accidents inevitably contain the question, “Who’s fault was it?” The distinction between who is at fault in an accident has a significant impact on who is responsible for damages and injuries sustained in the accident. But assigning liability is not always a cut and dry exercise, even if it is clear […]
Seeking Assistance After A Bicycle Accident
With great summer weather comes the opportunity to spend more time outside. Many people choose to use bikes during the warmer months either as an alternative to driving, or simply as a means of exercise. As much fun as it can be to ride a bike, it’s also extremely important to take measures to ensure […]
ONCA Leaves Door Open for Jail for Negligent Employers
A tragic case of an employee who died in 2013 after falling from an elevated order picker (like a forklift, but controlled while walking) has led to the Ontario Court of Appeal stating that moral blameworthiness may lead to more severe sentences for employers who act negligently in offenses under the provinces Occupational Health and […]
Insured Victim Seeks Court Assistance After Coverage Denied
Following an automobile accident, an insured victim seeks court assistance after coverage denied, it’s natural for people to rely on their insurance providers to help them secure benefits that they may need in order to heal, rehabilitate, and get back to the life they enjoyed prior to the accident. But insurance policies can be complicated […]
Insurer Tries To Establish Breach Of Contract On Part Of Insured
There’s an old saying that goes, “the devil’s in the details.” This is something we experience often in insurance contracts, and it’s something all people who carry insurance can keep in mind. But exactly how much attention to the small details is needed to keep an insurance policy valid? In a recent case heard before […]