Ontario Slip and Fall Injury LawyerIndividuals are sometimes hurt or injured on property that is owned or occupied by someone else. Slip and Fall accidents can result in serious injuries, including broken ankles, hip injuries, and other orthopedic injuries. Sometimes, serious head injuries occur as a result of a slip and fall accident.
Often, it is possible to recover monetary damages for your losses. Most of the time their insurance in place to protect the property owners, managers, contractors, and occupiers in the event that someone is injured on their premises. Ontario slip and fall accidents are the most common premises liability claims. Laws dictate that property owners must provide safe, secure, and properly maintained premises. Property owners in Ontario may be held liable for slip and fall injuries regardless of why a person enters a property. Businesses or homeowners may be held liable for slip and fall accidents. Common causes of slip and fall injuries in Ontario include: |
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Types of Slip and Fall Accidents in Ontario
Slip and Fall accidents may occur just about anywhere in Ontario. In a slip and fall accident, injuries can vary in severity, from relatively minor bumps and bruises, or a sprained ankle, to serious bone fractures, spinal injuries and even traumatic brain injuries. In some instances, a slip and fall accident can result in death. When the slip and fall injury occurs on another person's property, you may be able to recover money damages for your injuries and losses. Slip and fall accidents are one type of premises liability claim.
Commonly, slip and fall accidents occur on commercial properties, such as:
Slip and fall accidents can also occur on residential property, such as at a person's home or at an apartment building. Regardless of where the slip and fall accident occurred, you may be able to recover money for your injuries and losses if the owners or occupiers of the property were negligent in maintaining their premises. In Ontario, these types of slip and fall injury claims are subject to the Ontario Occupiers Liability Act. Among other things, this statute obligates a property owner to take reasonable steps to see that persons entering on the premises are reasonably safe while on the premises.
Commonly, slip and fall 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 zones
Slip and fall accidents can also occur on residential property, such as at a person's home or at an apartment building. Regardless of where the slip and fall accident occurred, you may be able to recover money for your injuries and losses if the owners or occupiers of the property were negligent in maintaining their premises. In Ontario, these types of slip and fall injury claims are subject to the Ontario Occupiers Liability Act. Among other things, this statute obligates a property owner to take reasonable steps to see that persons entering on the premises are reasonably safe while on the premises.
Time is Not on Your SideIn slip and fall accident cases, time is not on your side. There are short deadlines for notice in slip and fall injury claims.
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In slip and fall accident cases, 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 in a slip and fall accident, 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.
How Much Can I Claim For a Slip and Fall Injury in Ontario?
Many people injured as a result of a slip and fall accident, ask us how much money they can expect to receive for their injuries. In Ontario, this will depend on the nature and severity of your injuries, and the negligence of the defendant. A relatively minor injury will usually attract only modest damages, whereas a very serious life altering injury can result in a large settlement or verdict. Another factor is the liability or fault of the property owner. If the injured party shares part of the responsibility, then this contributory negligence, can impact the monetary recovery. In short, slip and fall injury cases can rage from thousands to millions of dollars. It is important to get the advice of an experience premises liability lawyer early to have the best chance of maximizing your recovery.
Some factors that impact the value of slip and fall injury are:
This is not an exhaustive list of factors, but are some of the factors that would impact on the value of a slip and fall accident case. If you would like a free consultation, call our experienced slip and fall accident lawyers for a Free Consultation.
Some factors that impact the value of slip and fall injury are:
- severity of the injuries
- the medical treatment
- duration of injuries - heal quickly vs. long term residual disabilities
- impact on ability to work or attend school
- impact on ability to perform household chores
- impact on ability to engage in recreation and activities.
This is not an exhaustive list of factors, but are some of the factors that would impact on the value of a slip and fall accident case. If you would like a free consultation, call our experienced slip and fall accident lawyers for a Free Consultation.
Some Helpful Q&A's
How Long do i have to commence a slip and fall claim?
Generally, you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. If your injury occurred on municipal property, you may be required to provide notice in as little as 10 days following the accident. There may be other time limits applicable to your specific situation, so you should not delay in speaking with a lawyer.
who is responsible in a slip and fall claim?
Usually in a slip and fall case, the premises owner and any person or company responsible for maintaining the premises will be responsible for the conditions of the property. Most slip and fall claims are covered by insurance for the premises where the accident occurred.
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