Sentences with phrase «impose liability for injuries»

The Dog Owners» Liability Act is provincial legislation in Ontario that imposes strict liability on dog owners for injuries caused by their pets.2 This means that proof of intent or negligence on the part of the dog owner is not needed to impose liability for injuries caused by the animal.

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A tort is defined by the Cornell University Law School as «an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability.»

Fears over fraudulent Employers» Liability claims persist and reforms are strongly supported by SMEs — 79 percent of SME owners would like to see tougher medical examinations imposed for workplace related accident or injury claims in order to crack down on fraudulent activity.

There is a limited waiver for personal injuries triggered by the use or condition of tangible real property or personal property in situations in which liability would be imposed on a private individual for the same use or condition.