Why do you choose to practice in personal injury law? When I graduated from Queen’s Law, I knew I wanted to be a civil litigator advocating for clients in the...
READ MOREThe present state of the law as it relates to adult plaintiffs and the enforceability of liability waivers in Ontario, within the context of sports and recreational activities, was made clear in Schnarr v Blue Mountain Resorts Limited[1]. In Schnarr...
READ MOREOntario has become a national leader in concussion management by recently passing concussion safety legislation to protect amateur athletes and educate coaches regarding the dangers of head injuries. The bill is named Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety), 2018 in memory of...
READ MORELast week, we discussed the general principles that govern liability for injuries at school. This case shows how the standard of care is applied to teachers and school boards that are responsible for looking after children during school activities. Peters...
READ MOREWith kids heading back to school this month, many are also starting a new season of recreational sports. Unfortunately, these activities often bring a risk of serious injury; two thirds of recorded injuries to adolescent Canadians are associated with sports....
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