Premises Liability Claims

Key Takeaways Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002, section 5(1) sets a two-year limitation period for slip and fall claims, running from either the date of the…

Key Takeaways To qualify, an applicant must be at least 18, reside in Ontario, demonstrate financial need, and have a substantial mental or physical disability…

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…

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…

Winter weather brings a special set of safety hazards. Ice, snow, and sleet may contribute to seasonal premises (occupiers’) liability accidents, such as slips and…

Trip and fall accidents – as with slip and fall accidents – are a year-round safety issue, but may be more likely to occur in…

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…

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…