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‘Negligent operation’ of ATV includes turning it over to inexperienced driver
March 18, 2024 by David GambrillIf parents permit an adult child to use their all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and the son or daughter then negligently turns over control of that ATV to an inexperienced driver who gets seriously injured in a crash, the parents can be…
ATV roll-over decision could help insureds who are denied coverage
March 23, 2023 Philip PoradoRecent granting of a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgement against an insurer in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) overturn accident may make it easier for auto insurance policyholders to access their coverage. Ultimately, the decision may be of future benefit to…
How off-road vehicles impact commercial liability risk
November 1, 2018 by Greg MeckbachCommercial clients who allow off-road vehicles to be driven on their property could have insurance coverage gaps, a commercial lawyer warns. In Ontario, off-road vehicles are generally required to have liability insurance, but some types of machinery – such as…
ICBC must cover claimant injured while riding ATV down ramp of pickup truck: Court
September 1, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA British Columbia court recently ruled against the province’s government-run auto insurer when it found that a man who suffered a spinal injury while moving his all-terrain vehicle from his pickup truck is entitled to accident benefits. Section 96(b)(i) of…