Canada: Personal Injury

Sexual Violence Prevention Month is recognized in Canada during the month of May as a time to raise awareness about sexual violence, promote safety in our communities...

In January 2024, British Columbia’s Intimate Images Protection Act (the “IIPA”) came into force, along with the Intimate Images Protection Regulation (the “IIPR”) to address the unauthorized...

After a motor vehicle collision in Ontario, determining which insurance company is responsible for Accident Benefits can become complicated when multiple policies are involved. With significant changes to Ontario's...

The Ontario Superior Court examined whether a retail store could be held liable under the Occupiers' Liability Act when a shopper fell after colliding with another patron's wheeled basket. CCTV footage became central to determining if the occupier's actions or omissions created a hazardous condition, or if the incident was simply an unforeseeable accident between customers.

A proposed Canadian class action has been commenced alleging that certain endoscope devices may expose patients to serious and potentially life-threatening infections.

The Court of Appeal for Ontario ruled that allegations and evidence of intimate partner violence are not appropriately dealt with via summary judgement.

Disputing injury severity Ontario is one of the most common and most frustrating issues people face after a serious accident.

In Ontario, in order to be successful in a medical negligence action, a plaintiff must prove a number of elements...

Being injured in a car accident is overwhelming. Pain, appointments, time off work, and uncertainty all arrive at once.