The “Thin Skull” Rule

The “thin skull” rule is an old English rule of law which applies in Canada to acts of negligence (a tort) by one person (the tortfeasor) against another person causing personal injury. An example is a slip and fall in a shopping mall parking lot which is not...

Personal Injury Lawsuits

A personal injury lawsuit involves suing someone for financial compensation (“damages”) for injuries that a person has suffered. The injuries may be caused by a negligent act, such as a slip and fall on a greasy floor in a food store. Or the injuries may be caused by...