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Construction Site Accidents
When it comes to construction site accidents, liability is determined very differently depending on if the individual harmed is a construction worker on the job, or an unfortunate passerby.
Stilwell vs World Kitchens – Product Liability
As we’ve discussed in a previous blog regarding Liebeck v McDonald’s, (the “McDonald’s coffee case”), product liability claims are rarely as outrageous as they are portrayed in the media. If poorly made, or inherently dangerous products cause injury, illness or even death to a consumer, manufacturers can and ought to be held responsible.
Workplace Discrimination
You may have experienced discrimination in the workplace based upon traits such as your gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. What protects you from workplace discrimination on prohibited grounds, and what options might you have?
Senior & Elderly Slips, Trips & Falls
We all remember what it is like when, as kids, we took a hard fall and got right back up, brushed ourselves off, and kept playing. But as we age, slips and falls become much harder on our bodies. For the elderly, even seemingly minor slips and falls can result in serious, long-term health problems.
Slips & Falls: Hazards in Cottage Country
As winter starts to settle in, many of us turn our eyes towards our summer holiday plans, picking out the perfect cottage rental for a hot-weather getaway. And while no one likes to imagine anything going wrong on their dream vacation, one slip on a lake pier or fall on unfamiliar cottage steps can ruin your carefully laid out plans.
Medical Malpractice – Human Error or Negligence
No matter how proficient or well-trained your doctor may be, human errors unfortunately can and will occur in the course of medical treatment. But when does normal and expected human error cross the line into medical malpractice?
Fighting Back Against Wrongful Dismissal
Losing a job can be one of the most stressful things to happen in life, but at one point or another, many of us will feel the sting of losing a job. But being dismissed without cause, or worse, for reasons specifically prohibited by employment laws such as the Ontario Human Rights Code, can make the blow even harder to take. Depending on the situation, however, you do have options.
Working with Police & Health Experts
It is true that no man is an island, and even the experience and skilled lawyers at Mackesy Smye must work closely with police, healthcare experts, and forensic experts to build your case.
High Auto Insurance Rates in Ontario
According to a study by the Groupement des Assureurs Automobiles, Ontario has the highest automobile insurance premiums in Canada.
QCIPA – Explaining the Controversy
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