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Slip & Fall Accidents
An experienced slip and fall accident lawyer discusses some of the most frequently asked questions regarding slip and fall accidents and the steps to take once an accident has occurred. For information on other topics visit our general FAQ page.
- Figure out and take pictures of what you tripped on or over as soon after the accident as possible. Was it water, ice, snow or oil, etc.?
- Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses
- Take pictures and measurements of the height, width and/or depth of the hazard, if possible
- Keep your footwear and do not wear the footwear again, if possible
- If the fall occurred on ice or snow, document whether there was any salt or sand and document the lighting conditions
- Document the address of where you fell
- If you have tripped and fallen within a business or home, obtain the owner’s name, if possible
- Look for warnings signs or devices and document their location in proximity to your fall
- Go to the doctor and make sure the incident and your injuries are documented
- Do not speak to any insurance company representative
- Contact the Preszler Law Firm immediately for a free consultation!
- Give notice by registered mail within 10 days to the City or Township clerk.
- Within your notice letter, specify the location of the fall, the cause of the fall, the date and time of the fall, and the injuries you sustained.
- Figure out what you slipped or tripped on. Was it water, ice, snow, a pot hole, a crack or a raised ledge etc.
- If the fall occurred on ice or snow, document whether there was any salt or sand
- Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses
- Keep your footwear
- Take pictures of what you slipped or tripped on as soon after the accident as possible
- Document the lighting conditions
- Document the address of where you fell
- Go to the doctor and make sure the incident and your injuries are documented
- Do not speak to any insurance company representative
- Contact the Preszler Law Firm immediately for a free consultation!
This answer depends on the complexity of your case and the severity of your injuries. For most motor vehicle and slip and fall accidents, it takes between 1-3 years in order to achieve a fair resolution. Generally, we wait until you have reached your maximum medical recovery. It is our obligation to you and your family to ensure that we fully appreciate the extent and severity of your injuries. We must also know the effect your injuries have on your future and your ability to work or function. For a wrongful dismissal claim, it usually takes between 6 months to a year and a half to resolve.
The answer to this question depends on when your accident or dismissal occurred. Call our firm immediately to find out how long you have to sue. The call is completely free.
This is often the first question a client asks. The difficulty in answering this question is that the answer depends on the specific facts of your case. The strength of your case is largely dependent on your evidence and other written documentation. Please call our firm to discuss your case with one of our lawyers. The call is completely free.
We may be able to give you a range after we become familiar with your case but predicting a specific amount is almost impossible. If your case is going to be settled without a trial, at some point we will recommend a figure that you can accept in settlement. The decision whether to accept, is your decision and yours alone.
No, we do not act for insurance companies as we are completed dedicated to representing victims of accidents.
Any future medical costs must be included in the settlement with the insurance company. Once you have reached a settlement and the money has been paid and you have signed a release, you will receive no more payments.
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151 Eglinton Ave W,
Toronto, ON
M4R 1A6
Toronto, ON
M4R 1A6
Tel: (416) 364-2000
Fax: 1-855-364-7027
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
2 County Ct Blvd #400,
Brampton, ON
L6W 3W8
Brampton, ON
L6W 3W8
Tel: (905) 488-9886
Fax: 1-855-364-7027
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
105 Consumers Drive
Whitby, ON
L1N 1C4
Whitby, ON
L1N 1C4
Tel: (905) 245-9973
Fax: 1-855-364-7027
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
92 Caplan Ave #121,
Barrie, ON
L4N 0Z7
Barrie, ON
L4N 0Z7
Tel: (705) 722-0500
Fax: 1-855-364-7027
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
380 Wellington St Tower B, 6th Floor,
London, ON
N6A 5B5
London, ON
N6A 5B5
Tel: 1-800-587-8423
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
2233 Argentia Rd Suite 302,
East Tower Mississauga, ON
L5N 6A6
East Tower Mississauga, ON
L5N 6A6
Tel: 1-800-587-8423
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
459 George St N,
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Tel: (705) 743-6666
Fax: 1-855-364-7027
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
22 Frederick Street,
Suite 700
Kitchener, ON N2H 6M6
Suite 700
Kitchener, ON N2H 6M6
Tel: (519)741-0001
Fax: 1-855-364-7027
Toll Free: 1-888-608-2111
*consultation offices
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DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that the header image and other images throughout this website may include both lawyer and non-lawyer/paralegal employees of Preszler Injury Lawyers and DPJP Professional Corporation and unrelated third parties. Our spokesperson John Fraser, or any other non-lawyer/paralegals in our marketing is not to be construed in any way as misleading to the public. Our marketing efforts are not intended to suggest qualitative superiority to other lawyers, paralegals or law firms in any way. Any questions regarding the usage of non-lawyers in our legal marketing or otherwise can be directed to our management team. Please also note that past results are not indicative of future results and that each case is unique. Please be advised that some of the content on this website may be out of date. None of the content is intended to act as legal advice as each situation is independent and unique and requires individual legal advice from a licensed lawyer or paralegal. For legal advice on your individual situation – we can provide legal guidance after you have contacted our firm and we have established a lawyer-client relationship contractually. Maximum contingency fee charged is 33%. Finally, our usage of awards and logos for awards does not suggest qualitative superiority to other lawyers, paralegals or law firms. All awards received from third party organizations have been done so through their own reasonable evaluative process and do not include any payment for these awards except for the use of the award logos for our marketing assets.
