The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently provided their reasons for judgment in the case of Tommy vs. 7-Eleven Canada Inc., 2024 BCSC 1558. The court awarded this plaintiff $907,000 in damages. Preszler Injury Lawyers was counsel at trial. In May 2018, the plaintiff, Crystal Tommy, tripped on a pothole at a 7-Eleven parking lot … Continue reading “Case Summary: Tommy vs. 7-Eleven Canada Inc., 2024 BCSC 1558”
During the hot summer months, homeowners with pools on their premises often invite friends, neighbours, and family members to their homes to cool down and enjoy some fun in the sun. However, pools can be dangerous and guests of all ages can be easily injured while using these enjoyable amenities. To learn about your responsibilities as a pool owner and the safety measures that should be taken to reduce the risk of injuries on your property, click here.
It is well-established in B.C. law that the “occupier” of a property, such as a retail store, can be held liable for a personal injury sustained by members of the public due to negligence. This does not mean the occupier is automatically responsible for every injury that occurs on its property. Instead, the B.C. Occupiers Liability … Continue reading “Tanaka v. London Drugs Limited: Store Not Liable for Customer-on-Customer Assault”
For today’s internet savvy consumers, booking vacations, car rentals, and virtually all other associated items has become a matter of simply clicking and booking through the internet. Pictures of wonderful vacation rentals by owners and Airbnbs lure consumers into a convenient and attractive option for booking overnight stay needs. While Airbnbs appear to be the … Continue reading “Airbnb and Premises Liability: What you Need to Know”
Trip and fall accidents are often the result of a property owner’s negligence. Under B.C. law, an occupier is legally required to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition. What is “reasonable” varies depending on the particular facts and circumstances. Although a property owner does not have to protect invited guests from every conceivable safety … Continue reading “Is a Senior Centre Liable for an Elderly Person’s Trip and Fall Accident?”
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Last updated Aug. 31, 2018. In a slip and fall case, everyone has a job to do. Your job is to try and recover from your injuries and return to your
This time of year, we often see icy roads and sidewalks and as a homeowner, it is important to know what your responsibilities are to keep your proper
