Boating Safety Tips
Before setting out in your boat with family and friends take a minute to review these basic boating safety tips, as they may prevent a serious accident or injury. Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is required for anyone operating a pleasure craft with a motor. Once you have […]
A Few Important Things to Know About Boat Insurance
Insurance is one of the few things we buy that we hope we will never have to use. You may have experience buying and perhaps making a claim under your car insurance, but you may not be familiar with boat insurance. Here are a few important things you need to know about boat insurance before you […]
Can You Work and Still Collect Long-Term Disability Benefits
Some people who are receiving long term disability (LTD) benefits feel that they are able to return to some form of paid employment and that it would be better for them to be out working, even part-time, than sitting at home. But does returning to work put their entitlement to LTD benefits at risk? If […]
Liability In Left Hand Turn Cases
Intersections account for a very large percentage of motor vehicle accidents. Collisions commonly occur when one driver is proceeding straight through an intersection and the oncoming driver makes a left turn on a yellow light. The driver going straight believes they have the right of way. The driver making the left turn believes that they […]
Off-Road Vehicle Accidents: Why You May Need Insurance
The use of off-road recreational vehicles, such as ATVs, has been steadily increasing. Not only are there more of these vehicles being used in off-road situations, but we also see them on public roadways. The increased use of off-road vehicles coincides with an increase in the number of accidents they are involved in, including rollovers […]
The Use of Mediation in Personal Injury Cases
Over the past decade mediation has become the most common means to resolve personal injury claims. In Ottawa, mediation is mandatory for all personal injury cases. Understanding the mediation process is essential for any lawyer seeking to successfully resolve personal injury claims. It is important for clients to understand the mediation process and role of […]
Recreational Boating Liability
Ontario has more than 250,000 lakes and many Ontarians get great pleasure from participating in a variety of water sports and activities each summer. Unfortunately some of these activities can be dangerous. Even leisurely activities can result in injuries or worse: a slip and fall can happen if a boat passenger is upended by a […]
Informed Consent and Medical Malpractice
Doctors must fully inform their patients of the risks involved in any proposed medical procedure, treatment, or test. This is called “informed consent.” If a doctor does not get informed consent from a patient, and the patient is injured, the patient may have grounds to sue the doctor for medical malpractice. What is Informed Consent? […]
Cottage Ownership and Liability
Cottage ownership comes with many rewards, but it also comes with some legal risks. Accidents and injuries can happen in the cottage, on the dock, on surrounding waterfront property, or on three water. These accidents can expose a cottage owner to legal liability to the injured person. Here are some tips for avoiding personal liability […]
