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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Halloween is a great time for kids (and parents) as they have the chance to dress up in their favourite character and go door to door to collect candy. However, it’s also important for children and parents to exercise caution. The following are some safety tips to keep safe on Halloween: Halloween Lights Look for Halloween light strings that have tamper-resistant bulbs that can’t be removed easily, and remember that cords pose a strangulation hazard. All cords should be kept short and tight. Consider taking the excess that you might leave hanging and bind it up with a zip tie. ...
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