The concept of contributory negligence in Ontario accident and injury cases – Ottawa accident lawyer discusses topic
What Is Contributory Negligence? Imagine this scenario: it is a beautiful day, there is good visibility and the roads are not covered in snow, ice or water. You are driving, kids are screaming in the back, you turn on the radio, and at the same moment, a text comes in on your phone, resting on the passenger seat. You look down a half-second to catch the message sent, when a car you never saw coming hits you. The police investigate and say the other driver is at fault. Given your injuries, you decide to hire a personal injury lawyer and you sue the other driver. Can you share legal responsibility for the accident even when the police say you were not at fault? Yes and no. When considering …
Slipped and fell in Ottawa and need a top Ottawa slip and fall lawyer? You found him ! Top Ottawa Injury Lawyer Marc Quinn
Property Owner Responsibilities – Slip and fall – Ottawa Falls Lawyer Ottawa Slip and Fall Lawyers Every day we are retained by persons who fell in a store. Store owners may claim that it was just “an accident” and refuse to take responsibility. However, the law requires store owners to take reasonable care in protecting their customers and if they don’t they may be held liable for huge damages to the injured person. If the fall was caused by the negligence of the store owner or their employees, the injury victim can take legal action. In Ontario, this type of claim is based on the Occupiers’ Liability Act. Under this Act, owners and occupiers of property and stores must take reasonable steps to ensure safety of persons visiting …