Sporting Accidents

Sporting related activities are especially popular in Ontario, and given their inherent physical nature, personal injuries are often an unpleasant, but common side effect of their participation. In these blog posts learn how you can protect you and your loved ones from common sports related personal injuries and how holding those responsible for the organization of these events can ultimately help make everyone safer.

April 27, 2016

Sports Related Accidents & The Law

Injuries are, unfortunately, a part of participating in all sports, and can happen anywhere – on the court, at a training facility, in a school gym or even in a friend’s backyard. While most injuries can be treated, others can be serious, compromising an athlete’s ability to function or can even be life-threatening.

June 26, 2015

Marine Liability Act

Enacted in 2001, the Marine Liability Act deals with the liability of ship owners and operators when it comes to the ships passengers and cargo, as well as pollution and property damaged caused by the ship. It deals with determining fault, joint liability, the rights that plaintiffs have in seeking damages, and the limits of liability amounts in personal injury claims.

Injured person on a rescue ski sled - sporting accidents

April 21, 2014

Ski Buddy Lawsuit

In March of 2009, the world watched as actress Natasha Richardson fought for her life after experiencing a ski injury on the slopes of Quebec’s Mont Tremblant.