What is proof of competency?

Proof of competency refers to verifiable evidence that a person possesses sufficient mental ability to grasp implications surrounding a legal matter. Examples of legal matters in which a person is required to provide proof of competent include: - ● Involvement in a court case as either a plaintiff or defendant ● Providing verbal or written consent before incredibly delicate medical procedures ● Enacting contractual agreements with significant financial implications ● Execution of an elaborate will featuring definite legal clauses and so forth. When a person fails to meet a required level of mental competence, a suitable guardian must then act to aid in the legal matter.

In Ontario, is there a difference between personal injury law and maritime injury law?

Unlike personal injury law, which addresses land-based acts of negligence that result in physical harm to individuals, maritime injury law deals with similar acts that occur while at sea. Consequently, Canadian maritime injury law features legal elements borrowed from international conventions, commonwealth common law, and aspects of Canadian federal and provincial law. Canadian maritime injury law is administered via the Admiralty act and encompasses personal injury that occurs due to: - ● Collision of sea-faring vessels ● Acts of negligence perpetrated by ship owners, charter companies, shipmasters, or the crew members on a ship. Personal injury lawsuits resulting from acts of negligence while at sea can only be filed in federal court in all Canadian provinces except British Columbia.

In Ontario, which laws govern accidents from recreational boats?

Legislation affecting accidents on recreational boats include: - ● Occupier’s Liability Act The relevant law, the maritime liability act, asserts that the owner of a recreational boat or the person assigned to oversee its use is tasked with ensuring any passengers' safety on the vessel. ● Highway Traffic Act The relevant law in the Canadian highway traffic act bars people's conveyance on a trailer-mounted recreational boat as it's transported by road. ● Insurance Act All recreational boats operating within Canada must have medical insurance that caters to medical expenses arising from accidents that occur on the vessel.

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Ontario Boating Safety Tips To Avoid Accidents and Injuries

Jeremy Diamond
Categories: Media
Tags: Alcohol and boating, AskSandraZisckind, Boating Accidents and Injuries, Boating Safety, Diamond and Diamond
June 27, 2019

#AskSandraZisckind Warmer weather signals a start to the boating season in Ontario. The province offers countless lakes and rivers for recreational watercraft of all types and sizes. Even if you do not own a boat of your own, a weekend on the water can still be in your plans with boat rental companies throughout Ontario. One thing everyone venturing out for a day of boating must make a priority is staying safe and avoiding accidents. Most boating accidents and drownings could be prevented by following some simple safety rules. Proof of competency Safe operation of a motorized boat requires that ... Read more