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

Cost of Future Care in Personal Injury Claims

In Canadian personal injury law, one of the critical components in assessing damages is the cost of future care. When someone is injured due to the negligence of another party, they may be entitled to compensation not only for past medical expenses and lost wages but also for the future … Continue reading

Loss of Capacity to Earn Income in Personal Injury Claims

Most people understand that you can claim a wage loss, or loss of income in a personal injury claim, but are unaware that some claims can attract damages for a loss of capacity to earn income, which can be separate and distinct from a loss of income. In Canada, personal … Continue reading

Common reasons Long-Term Disability Claims Are Denied

Long-term disability insurance is a type of insurance product that is purchased to provide peace of mind for individuals so they can rest easy knowing that if they are unable to work due to a disabling medical condition, they will have the financial support they need. Unfortunately, many legitimate claims … 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