For many, a dog can be a best friend, helper or guard. However, with dog ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring that your dog does not injure others. As the weather warms up, it becomes more common to see people taking their dogs out to parks and enjoying the day. Without a doubt, having a dog can be a very rewarding experience. However, if you are a dog owner or are considering becoming one, it is important to consider and…
The terrifying reality is that pedestrian versus motor vehicle collisions often result in serious injuries. With the high number of accidents on city roads each day, we all share the burden of making our streets safer. Interestingly, the law treats pedestrian accidents differently than other accidents. One of the first things I do when I wake up in the morning is check the local news. Today, the major headline was another deadly pedestrian hit-and-run accident. As I prepare for work,…
In an adversarial environment, lawyers on both sides will endeavor to put their best foot forward on behalf of their clients. However, experts are always expected to provide the court with unbiased, non-partisan opinion evidence. Recent judicial decisions have helped identify situations of bias and helped to clarify circumstances when the court may choose to include or exclude an expert’s evidence. The starting point for any analysis as to the role and duty of experts can be found at 4.1.01…