Each province determines its own statute of limitations (time limit) for personal injury cases, such as slip and fall claims. In Ontario, for instance, the general statute of limitations is two years. This means that you must file your claim before the two-year anniversary of your accident. If you fail to do so, you will … Continue reading “How Much Time Do I Have To File My Slip And Fall Claim?”
Each year in North America, millions of people visit emergency departments for slip and fall accidents. If you are ever involved in a slip and fall accident, there are several immediate steps to take to protect your health as well as your legal interests. Step One: Get Medical Attention Your health and well-being are the … Continue reading “5 Steps to Take Immediately after a Slip and Fall Accident”
While slip and fall injuries can occur at any time of the year, winter is an especially dangerous time for such accidents in Ontario. To protect public safety, many provincial cities require premises owners or occupiers to clear sidewalks of snow and ice. Further, Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act provides victims of slip and fall accidents … Continue reading “What is the Law in Ontario for Clearing Snow and Ice from Your Premises?”
Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act grants you the right to pursue financial recovery in the event of a trip and fall accident on another’s private or commercial property. You should exercise due caution when dealing with the property owner involved in your accident, should you move forward with a tort claim. This party will be the … Continue reading “How to Deal With the Property Owner After a Trip and Fall Accident”
Falls are the leading cause of injury in Canada’s seniors. According to statistics in the guide Reducing Falls and Injuries from Falls by Safer Healthcare Now!, one in three seniors will fall each year, and falls are the cause of 85 percent of hospitalizations of people over the age of 65. We can take many … Continue reading “Fall Prevention for the Elderly in Ontario: Be Aware of Dangerous Conditions”
Slip-and-fall injury victims and others injured on another’s property often wonder who is responsible for their accident and injuries. The Ontario Occupiers’ Liability Act governs slip-and-fall accidents in the province. This law outlines who can be liable in a slip-and-fall accident and what is required to secure compensation successfully in a claim. It also includes … Continue reading “What Does ‘Duty of Care’ Mean When It Comes to Slip-and-Fall Accidents?”
Winter weather brings a special set of safety hazards. Ice, snow and sleet may contribute to seasonal premises (occupiers’) liability accidents, such as slip and falls and trip and falls. Property owners and occupiers should take special care during these months to reduce the likelihood of accidents on their premises. Similarly, Ontario residents should practice … Continue reading “Winter Safety Tips: 8 Ways to Avoid Premises Liability Accidents”
Hosting a holiday party this season? Remember: The Ontario Occupiers’ Liability Act makes you responsible for maintaining reasonably safe premises. This includes protecting guests from potential hazards. Below are seven tips for hosting a safe party and reducing the chances of accidents and injuries occurring on your property 1. Clear walkways of snow and ice … Continue reading “Hosting a Holiday Party? Remember Your Liability as Party Host”
