Every winter and spring, pedestrians in Ottawa and across Eastern Ontario are injured after slipping and falling on municipal sidewalks due to icy or snowy conditions. Under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O 2.001, c. 25, municipalities owe a duty to ensure that its sidewalks and roads are kept in a reasonable state of repair. According…
read moreWith St. Patrick’s Day upon us and Covid restrictions easing, many will be celebrating by hosting a party and serving alcohol. While commercial host liability has long been established in Ottawa and Ontario, many social hosts do not think about the potential for liability when serving alcohol to their guests. Under the current state of…
read moreOver the last several weeks, the weather in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario has been treacherous, with icy conditions throughout the City. Unfortunately, when properties, roads, pathways and sidewalks are not properly maintained, slip and fall injuries caused by ice and snow are bound to happen. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall on…
read moreIf you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Ottawa, or anywhere across Ontario, you may be able to make a claim against the at-fault party for damages. However, under Ontario law there is a threshold that must be met before an MVA victim can succeed in a claim for non-pecuniary damages as…
read moreIf you have suffered a personal injury in Ottawa, or anywhere across Ontario, you are able to bring a negligence claim against the at-fault party or parties to recover damages you have suffered. The purpose of a damage award is to provide compensation to the plaintiff. In a negligence claim, the court seeks to put…
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