What is Hearsay Evidence?

Hearsay evidence is a fundamental concept in Canadian law of evidence. Hearsay evidence is defined as an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Hearsay evidence is generally inadmissible in court due to concerns about its reliability.

The law surrounding hearsay evidence is of significant importance … Continue reading

Can You Sue for Injuries Caused by Negligent Walking?

In British Columbia, the law allows individuals to seek compensation for injuries sustained due to the negligence of others whether it’s directly due to the actions of an individual or due to leaving an unsafe environment at a place where it was reasonably foreseeable that injury to another might occur … Continue reading

Dog Bites & The Doctrine of Scienter

While dogs are known as “man’s best friend”, the unfortunate reality is that sometimes dogs, like any other animal, can cause serious injury to individuals, most often through biting. When a dog attack occurs due to the negligence of the owner, the injured victim can bring an action in negligence Continue reading

Pain & Suffering Award In Personal Injury Claims

In personal injury claims, injured parties can suffer a wide variety of injuries whether those injuries are physical, emotional, or mental. There is no way to take back an injury, so compensation to individuals injured due to the negligence of another must be made by awarding that person an amount … Continue reading