Civil Banter

From Docks to Dockets: All About Boat Law

Episode Summary

Cottage season is underway, and with more boats on Ontario’s waterways, questions around liability and insurance are more relevant than ever. In this episode of Civil Banter, our hosts dive into the legal side of boating accidents. Who’s at fault when something goes wrong on the water? What kind of insurance applies? And what should you know before heading out on the lake? Our hosts break it all down with practical insights and real-world examples from a personal injury perspective. We also bring back fan-favourite segment “The Reasonable Stan”, where Stan takes a crack at guessing damages in a fascinating case involving a professional bagpiper whose career was impacted by dental malpractice.

Episode Notes

Cottage season is underway, and with more boats on Ontario’s waterways, questions around liability and insurance are more relevant than ever. In this episode of Civil Banter, our hosts dive into the legal side of boating accidents. Who’s at fault when something goes wrong on the water? What kind of insurance applies? And what should you know before heading out on the lake? Our hosts break it all down with practical insights and real-world examples from a personal injury perspective. We also bring back fan-favourite segment “The Reasonable Stan”, where Stan takes a crack at guessing damages in a fascinating case involving a professional bagpiper whose career was impacted by dental malpractice.