When it’s time to prove fault for the accident, the drivers who are involved along with their insurance companies and lawyers come up with the concept of negligence. […]

It is easy to picture how a pedestrian might suffer physical harm, if he or she were hit by an automobile. Yet the same pedestrian might suffer more than physical harm. He or she might need to deal with mental damages. […]

Navigating the icy sidewalks during the cold season comes with a certain level of risk. This is because a big portion of homeowners will not do their part by shoveling the sidewalks outside their homes, which will leave pedestrians at risk of a slip and fall. Legally speaking, all homeowners are obligated to clear the sidewalk in front of their sidewalk within 1 or 2 days of snowfalls. The specifics depend on the city and are usually put in place through local bylaw. […]