Dangers of Foam Pits and Injury Liability: Injuries at Convention in San Francisco
Two injured at inappropriately constructed foam pit at twitch convention. Can they sue?
Air Passenger Injuries: An Accident or Merely the Occurrence of an Injury Itself?
If a passenger suffers an injury as a result of an “accident” on an international flight or itinerary, their claim for damages is governed by the “Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air”, frequently called…
Cyclist claims for being doored: Who is responsible?
Driver’s responsibilities don’t end once parked Once a driver’s car is safely parked, their responsibility isn’t quite finished. While getting out of a car can seem like such an innocuous act, there are dangers to ourselves and others. Cyclists in…
You signed a waiver, but did you say goodbye to your right to sue in BC?
A waiver (or release) is an incredibly common and powerful clause. Hardly a day goes by without coming across one or more of them. Getting on a chairlift or a ferris-wheel, parking a car, or even leaving clothing at a…
Crosswalk, or Not? That is the Question
League and Williams Lawyers recently ran a contest on our Facebook page, asking whether or not the picture was of a crosswalk – with those who answered and liked our page being entered into a draw for a high-definition dash…
Parental Liability in BC – Kids and Consequences
Who’s Legally Responsible when a Child is to Blame? Parents usually try to teach and encourage their children to take responsibility for their own actions. But when those actions lead to property damage or other losses, who does the law…
Don’t be Sorry for Saying Sorry – the BC Apology Act
What is an Apology and What is the Apology Act? Many people know that a simple, sincere apology, can avoid a lot of legal trouble. Whether you might have caused a car accident, said something defamatory, broken a contract, or…
ICBC Claims: Accident Benefits, Does it Matter Who is at Fault?
Most people’s livelihoods depend on their ability to get from home to the workplace, and back again, and many people are affected by accidents that occur while on a roadway, either as a motorist, a cyclist or a pedestrian. In…
ICBC Hit and Run Accident Claims (Video Blog)
ICBC Hit and Run Claims British Columbia insurance law makes sure that every vehicle licensed in this province carries at least basic coverage of $200,000 in third party liability insurance through ICBC. This basic level of required ICBC coverage means…
Video Blog: Speeding Cyclists and BC Law
School Zones, Speeding Cyclists and BC Law Last week, a local cyclist was ticketed for speeding in a school zone. The event attracted considerable news attention and a lot of discussion on social media – with many wondering if speeding…