Trip and fall accidents – as with slip and fall accidents – are a year-round safety issue but may be more likely to occur in the winter months. Many trip and fall accidents can be attributed to an owner or occupier’s negligence. A victim who suffers serious injury in a trip and fall accident on … Continue reading “Why Do Trip and Fall Accidents Happen in the Winter?”
Small business owners in Ontario have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain reasonably safe premises. This includes taking steps to prevent slip and fall accidents by employees and members of the general public. Accident prevention is a special concern in winter months but is a year-round consideration. An owner or occupier who fails to … Continue reading “Small Business Owners: It’s Your Duty to Prevent Slip and Falls – Here’s How”
Slip and fall injury victims and others injured on another’s property often wonder who is responsible for their accident and injuries. The Occupiers’ Liability Act of Ontario outlines who is liable in slip and falls – and other accidents – that occur on someone else’s property. The Occupiers’ Liability Act and associated laws outline a … Continue reading “Hurt on Someone Else’s Property in Ontario? What You Need to Know About Duty of Care”
Wintry weather and rainstorms can mean an uptick in emergency room visits for slips, trips and falls. Many of these accidents are entirely preventable with proper building and property maintenance. An owner or occupier’s failure to remedy property hazards – such as ice accumulating on a stairway or puddles in an office building’s lobby – … Continue reading “How to Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls during Wintry and Rainy Weather”
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common examples of Occupiers’ Liability claims in Ontario. These accidents can occur when a building or property owner fails to remedy dangerous conditions on his or her property (such as ice on steps, a puddle in a supermarket aisle and so on). A slip and fall … Continue reading “7 Ways a Lawyer May Be Able To Assist You in a Slip and Fall Claim”
Slip and fall accidents on private property in Ontario fall under the province’s Occupiers’ Liability Act. This law gives injured victims the right to pursue financial compensation when a property owner’s and occupier’s negligence leads to dangerous conditions. The law also places certain limitations and requirements on injured parties. This includes requiring injured parties prove … Continue reading “6 Things to Avoid After a Slip and Fall Accident”
Have you slipped, tripped or fallen on another person’s property because of a hazardous situation such as ice, snow, water, poor lighting or a dangerous staircase? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering and losses. A “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” accident generally refers to a situation in … Continue reading “What is A Slip/Trip and Fall Accident?”
