#AskMichaelBlois Ontario offers its residents and visitors countless scenic trails suitable for hiking and off-road cycling no matter what level of experience or ability a person might possess. Chances are that being injured in an accident is the last thing on your mind as you set out for a day of fun and exercise, but accidents and injuries do occur. The law in Ontario offers land owners and occupiers protection against claims made by individuals injured in recreational areas, but the protection is not absolute. If you are injured while hiking or biking on a trail, you could be entitled ...
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#AskStevenWilder Television and movies frequently use scenes with someone falling to generate laughter, but for the more than 650,000 Canadians who visited hospital emergency departments last year for injuries they suffered in an unintentional fall, falling down was nothing to laugh about. Falls represent the leading cause of injuries suffered by older adults, those 65 years of age and older, in Ontario. The three most common types of falls for older adults are falling on stairs, slipping and tripping, and falling from furniture. Recognizing the risks and takes steps to prevent them could reduce accidents and injuries. Why older adults are at risk The aging ...
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#AskKevinButler The snow and ice of winter might finally be over, but the risk of becoming the victim of a slip and fall accident remains. In fact, the nicer weather that encourages people to get outdoors and walk instead of taking the family car or public transportation increases the likelihood of slipping and falling. Falling and being injured is such a frequent occurrence that everyone needs to know what to do if they are injured. What is a slip and fall accident? Tripping and falling is such a common occurrence that people might think there is nothing they can do ...
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#AskRobertGabor If you have been injured because of the negligent or wrongful conduct of another party, you could be entitled to compensation. Car accidents and injuries caused by falling on an ice-covered sidewalk that someone failed to clear are examples of the types of cases handled by personal injury lawyers. Choosing a lawyer to represent you can be a challenge, so here are a few questions to ask lawyers to help you find the best personal injury lawyer for your case. How long have they been in practice? Personal injury lawyers combine knowledge of the law and an ability to gather and ...
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#AskHeikkiCoxKikkajoon The freezing temperatures, snow and ice are normal facts of winter life associated with living in Ontario. The weather makes simple, everyday tasks, such as walking to school, work or the store, dangerous and hazardous activities. A slip and fall on an icy, snow-covered or broken sidewalk can cause a fractured bone or a serious head injury. If you fall on a sidewalk or parking lot, you could be entitled to compensation from the property owner or the municipality. Property owner liability for sidewalk slip and fall Sidewalks offer a convenient and, usually, safe place to walk. A poorly ...
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#AskCoryRubin Injuries place a financial strain on the nation’s health care system. More than 3,000,000 residents throughout Canada suffer serious injuries each year at a cost of almost $20 billion. Injuries are the third leading cause of death in Ontario behind cancer and heart disease with 16 people dying each day in the province because of an injury they suffered. Sadly, many, if not most, injuries are preventable provided people make decisions that minimize rather than increase the risk of injury. Leading causes of injuries According to studies, two of the leading causes of unintentional injuries are falls and transportation incidents. Transportation accidents result ...
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#AskIsaacZisckind Our bitter winter weather reminds us that slip and fall accidents can happen at any time. A fall can cause significant injuries that require extensive medical treatment, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. For some accident victims, a slip and fall can result in life-altering medical conditions. The financial burden, physical pain, and emotional stress caused by a slip and fall accident can be overwhelming. Property owners are required to take reasonable steps to clear the snow and ice from their property to keep it safe for anyone entering the property. However, the hazards of snow and ice are not the ...
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Winter can be a huge headache for homeowners. Isaac Zisckind provides some helpful tips to keep safe this holiday season. There is nothing more irritating than getting up early on a workday to salt and clear overnight snow when you have a handful of other responsibilities. However, homeowner responsibilities under the Occupiers Liability Act are quite substantial. If an individual suffers a personal injury, such as a slip and fall, due to a homeowner’s failure to attend to their icy or snowy walkway, they can be at risk of a lawsuit. It is important to note that the term “occupier” also extends to tenants of ...
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Sandra Zisckind, Diamond and Diamond Personal Injury Lawyers, gives some entertaining tips and teaches us all about the realities of holiday liability, on Z103.5. When hosting a party, are you responsible if a guest drinks and drives? Now the supreme court of Canada has stated, unequivocally, that if you host a part at your house and you invite people over, you are not responsible if they drink and drive but that hasn’t been decided in the context of the employer and employee relationship as of yet. This does not apply to business owners including taverns. If a tavern over serves and ...
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Recently, an elderly pedestrian was struck down on a congested street after tripping over a black, Velcro-closed shoe. The senior citizen, hit in the head of Richmond Hill during rush hour, was fortunate that he survived. Unfortunately, four other elderly pedestrians have not had the same luck on York Region roads this year. As our communities grow older and roads more congested, experts predict that pedestrian fatalities will only grow in number. According to a spokesperson for the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, a car strikes a pedestrian every three hours in the GTA. An article posted by the yorkregion.com has provided a list ...
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