Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common sources of injuries in the country.
They can occur while you are a driver or passenger in a vehicle, when you are a pedestrian hit by a vehicle, or when you are a cyclist hit by a vehicle. In each case, the legal tests are the same, but your injuries will probably be very different.
In any event, our team has decades of experience in this area, and can assist you or your loved one in navigating the legal system.
Workplace sexual harassment and misconduct in British Columbia is under renewed scrutiny following a systemic investigation launched by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC). For employers and employees alike, this raises important questions: What is considered workplace sexual misconduct? What are an employer’s legal obligations in B.C.? And how should organizations respond to complaints?
This article outlines what you need to know—and why this moment matters for workplaces across all sectors.
Cheerleading is a growing sport with thousands of participants across Canada, including many youth and competitive athletes in British Columbia. As the sport continues to expand, athletes are pushing the limits of their training and performances with increasingly complex stunts, lifts, and tumbling passes. With this growth, however, comes an increased risk of injury. This raises an important question: when a cheerleader is injured, who bears legal responsibility? Are youth athletes themselves to blame, or can their coaches and the programs they train with be found negligent under British Columbia law?
Dozens of children were taken to hospital after falling ill in a hotel pool in Canmore, Alberta. This incident raises important questions about hotel liability and duty of care for guests.
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