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”
Slip and fall accidents are common. In fact, slip and fall accidents represent over 40 percent of the preventable injuries in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. Our firm has represented thousands of injured victims throughout the past 54 years, including many slip and fall claims. While some slip and fall accidents may only cause minor … Continue reading “4 Common Types of Slip and Fall Injuries”
The rules for homeowners’ legal liability in regards to personal injuries are covered in Occupiers’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.2. The law provides that when someone is injured on another person’s property, he or she may be able to file a premises liability claim to obtain compensation for damages. An “occupier,” according to Ontario … Continue reading “Occupiers’ Liability: Homeowners & Unsafe Premises”
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a social assistance program that provides financially needy, significantly disabled Ontario residents with Income Support and Employment Supports. You will have to meet certain financial requirements in order to qualify for ODSP benefits. You can find out more information about the eligibility requirements by visiting the ODSP section … Continue reading “Determining Eligibility for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)”
An occupiers’ liability claim in Ontario most typically is filed against a property owner or occupier who was somehow negligent in preventing injuries on his or her property. Such claims commonly arise from incidents such as a slip and fall on icy stairs, or a trip and fall on uneven ground or pot hole. A … Continue reading “What are Occupiers’ Liability Claims?”
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”
