Ontario Premises Liability Law
Premises liability law involves the legal responsibility of owners and occupiers of property for accidents and injuries experienced by persons on the property.
Homeowners and business owners of property have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition to prevent visitors from being injured. The most common premises liability cases involve injuries when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property.
An experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer can help you determine who is at fault for your accident. If a local, provincial or federal government entity is found to be liable, different laws may apply which may affect your rights.
The injuries in a premises liability case can be devastating. Many times, injuries can be more severe than those suffered in an auto accident. It is not uncommon for a fall to cause bone fractures or torn ligaments.
Premises Liability accidents may occur just about anywhere. Commonly, these accidents occur on commercial properties, such as:
Homeowners and business owners of property have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition to prevent visitors from being injured. The most common premises liability cases involve injuries when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property.
An experienced Ontario personal injury lawyer can help you determine who is at fault for your accident. If a local, provincial or federal government entity is found to be liable, different laws may apply which may affect your rights.
The injuries in a premises liability case can be devastating. Many times, injuries can be more severe than those suffered in an auto accident. It is not uncommon for a fall to cause bone fractures or torn ligaments.
Premises Liability accidents may occur just about anywhere. Commonly, these accidents occur on commercial properties, such as:
- Restaurants
- Grocery Stores
- Night Clubs and Bars
- Shopping Centres and Malls
- Retail Stores
- Golf Courses
- Theme Parks
- Street or Road
- Park or Playground
- Sidewalk
- Airport Terminal
- Construction zone
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured while on someone else's property, you may be entitled to advance a claim for your losses.
Contact Us for a free consultation with a Premises Liability injury lawyer.
Contact Us for a free consultation with a Premises Liability injury lawyer.
Depending on the circumstances of your injury, there may be short deadlines within which you must provide legal notice to the owners or occupiers of the property. In some cases this can range from 10 to 60 days. If you were injured, do not delay, speak to a lawyer immediately to preserve your rights. Even if you decide not to advance a claim, it is better to be cautious and give notice so that your claim is preserved. Our law firm can assist you with providing notice free of charge.
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