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Swiss Ski Cross Course a Death Trap
We’ve blogged on how recreational skiers can stay safe on the mountain, but safety precautions are even more important for athletes who compete in the sport at an elite level. Before alpine ski racers compete down a course, steps are … Continue reading
Facebook – Only Half the Picture
At the end of March 2012, there were over 900 million active Facebook users. 300 million photos are added to Facebook every day. From family vacations, outings with friends, or just things you find interesting, Facebook is a great place … Continue reading
Hosting a Party? You Could be Liable
Hosting an NHL playoff party? A birthday or grad celebration? Did you know that if one of your guests consumes alcohol and causes an accident, you could be held liable for injuries and damages? The Province reports an Alberta couple, … Continue reading
Grandma Smacks into Wall then Smacks Apple with Lawsuit
The New York Post gives us a personal injury case from Long Island that’s a little different… An 83-year-old Grandmother walks into a glass wall at an Apple store and breaks her nose. She sues Apple for $1 million. The … Continue reading
Waiver of Liability: is it Worth the Risk?
Nearly a year ago, I blogged about BC Supreme Court case Loychuck v. Cougar Mountain Adventures. Deanna Loychuck and Danielle Westgeest sued Whistler-based Cougar Mountain Adventures for injuries sustained in a ziplining accident. But the Judge found in favour of … Continue reading
Homeowners Beware: Are Your Contractors Insured?
Here’s a BC law that might surprise you. Let’s say you hire a contractor to fix your roof. The contractor slips while on the job and is seriously injured. The contractor is not covered by WorkSafe BC insurance. Who is … Continue reading
Avalanche Warning High
It’s the time of year when avalanche risk is at its highest in BC’s alpine backcountry. The risk complicated this week’s search effort for a Nelson couple who failed to return from a ski trip near the summit of the Kootenay Pass. The … Continue reading
City Liable for Rollerbladers’ Injuries
This case comes from our neighbours in Alberta. Two rollerbladers are injured in separate accidents on city land. The land was designed by the City of Calgary, and is available to the public for recreational use. In one accident, rollerblader … Continue reading
Court Says No to Fishing on Facebook, Twitter
The role of Facebook in BC Courtrooms is once again in the headlines. In Dosangh v. Leblanc and St. Paul’s Hospital, a woman is suing doctors and support staff for damages suffered during open heart surgery. The plaintiff says that … Continue reading
Get Ready for Ski and Snowboard Season!
It’s official. The snow is now falling on BC’s coastal mountains. And another La Nina year means a forecast calling for greater than average snowfall. Skiers and snowboarders rejoice. Before hitting the slopes, I thought it wise to revisit some … Continue reading