Slip and Fall—Private Residences -vs- Businesses When you go somewhere, whether to a business or to a private home, it’s usually safe to assume you’re not in any significant danger. That’s because we have premises liability which makes property owners responsible for...
Accidents in Public Spaces: Who is Liable? Every time someone attends a sporting event, concert or steps inside a grocery store, they trust that the premises are well maintained. When accidents happen in spaces meant for frequent public visitation, who is liable? What...
Premises Law: Understanding Premises Injuries Property owners and occupiers of property (parties who are responsible for properties, besides the owners themselves) have a legal responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. A property owner must do...
When Can a Property Be Considered Dangerous? It is important to know that both property occupiers and owners have a legal responsibility to avoid exposing lawful visitors to any risks on the property. It is important to keep the property safe. What constitutes a...
Duty of Care in Drunk Driving Accidents Our culture celebrates many events with alcohol: weddings, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties and even funerals. We consume liquor at company parties, restaurant happy hours and backyard barbeques. It’s little wonder that...
Elevator Failure – Who’s Responsible? It’s the nightmare scenario – passengers are traveling from floor to floor in a multi-storey building when the elevator shudders and comes to a sudden halt. Concern can turn to panic as minutes can seem like hours while the...
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