#AskJoshuaHimel The dangers and risks associated with extreme sports that keep many people away from them are also what attract those individuals who choose to participate. News reports of children and young adults suffering serious, life-altering injuries while participating in high-risk activities at privately owned facilities highlight not only the dangers but also the need for increased regulatory oversight of a growing industry. The difficulty of getting information about accidents Ontario is one of many places in Canada offering people the chance to experience the adrenaline rush associated with participation in high-risk activities, including: Skydiving Bungie jumping Parasailing Rock climbing ...
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#AskCoreySax This is the perfect time of year to enjoy some of the many festivals and concerts Ontario has to offer. From concerts in the park in Oshawa and a blues festival in Ottawa to the Belleville Waterfront & Ethnic Festival, there are things going on throughout the province. Although promoters and organizers of these events usually go to great lengths to ensure the safety of visitors, accidents and serious injuries can quickly turn a day or evening of fun into a nightmare. Anyone injured while attending a concert, festival or similar event could have the right to be compensated by promoters ...
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#AskSandraZisckind Gyms and fitness centres are popular throughout Canada. Their popularityprompted lawmakers in Ontario to protect people by including gym membership contracts under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act. Along with an increase in the number of people using gyms and fitness centresthere is an increase in the number of people suffering injuries while working out and participating in the other activities available under a gym membership. When injuries happen, the injured party might be entitled to compensation. What happens when someone is injured at the gym? Participation in sports is responsible for 35 percent of all injuries suffered by Canadians. For those ...
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#AskIsaacZisckind The only major professional sport not to have a team calling Toronto home is American football. The demand for tickets to sporting events in the city has driven prices up, but higher prices do not seem to be deterring fans from buying them. As attendance at sporting events increases, sports stadium liability for spectator injuries may be an issue fans should take seriously. Spectator injuries at sporting events The death of a teenage girl hit by a puck at a hockey game several years ago prompted rule changes in the National Hockey League requiring the installation of safety netting at all arenas. However, ...
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