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Were you involved in a slip and fall accident on someone elseโ€™s property? Did you sustain compensable injuries as a result? If so, you might be eligible to pursue legal action in an attempt to recover damages you have incurred because of your injuries.

No one expects that, while performing normal, everyday activities like walking down a grocery store aisle, visiting a friendโ€™s apartment building, or hurrying past a commercial building on their way to work that they will be involved in a life-changing accident. However, slips and falls caused by neglected maintenance hazards can have severe consequences.ย 

In Guelph, slips and falls frequently cause unsuspecting accident victims to sustain injuries requiring hospitalization. This is especially true of senior citizens. Indeed, 85% of injured seniors admitted to emergency rooms across the country were hospitalized because of fall-related accidents.

Regardless of age or medical condition, though, anyone can be seriously injured as a result of a slip and fall. Accident victims commonly sustain a number of injuries as the result of a fall on someone elseโ€™s property. These injuries often include:

The adverse consequences of sustaining any number of injuries in a slip and fall accident can be physical, psychological, and economic. Not only do seriously injured slip and fall accident victims frequently develop additional disabilities in the form of mental health issues, they are also likely to incur substantial financial losses because of the injuries they have sustained.

Injuries sustained in slips and falls on someone elseโ€™s property might require lengthy periods of hospitalization, long stretches of regular physiotherapy, ambulatory assistive equipment, surgeries, attendant care, drastic lifestyle adjustments, and other necessary injury-related costs. Affording these expensive, essential recovery-related costs can feel like an impossible challenge, especially for accident victims whose injuries prevent them from continuing to work.ย 

Injured slip and fall accident victims who can no longer perform the duties of their jobs after being hurt on someone elseโ€™s property could not only lose wages because of missed work, but they might even experience a reduced future earning capability. That means, because of a property owner/occupierโ€™s negligence, injured victims of preventable slips and falls could be unable to earn the wages to which they had become accustomed for the rest of their careers.ย 

If you were injured on someone elseโ€™s property, consider scheduling a free initial consultation with our Guelph slip and fall accident lawyers. To learn whether or not you might be entitled to compensation, call 1-800-JUSTICE today.

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In accordance with the provinceโ€™s Occupiersโ€™ Liability Act, the owners and/or occupiers of commercial and residential properties are required to safeguard their premises to reduce the risk of injurious slips and falls on-site. Failure to do so could be considered negligence.

That is why, if your injuries were sustained in an accident on someone elseโ€™s property, our slip and fall accident lawyers serving Guelph may be able to help you recover the compensation you deserve. To learn more, schedule your free initial consultation with our Guelph slip and fall accident lawyers by calling 1-800-JUSTICE today.

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Case Results

slip and fall accident Settlements

Please note that past results are not indicative of future results as each scenario presents itself with its unique set of circumstances. But here are some slip and fall accident related wins weโ€™ve had for our clients.

Settlement

Slip and Fall Accident

$1.1M

A woman was walking down fragile wooden stairs and sustained an injury that left her leg amputated. She also had pre-existing injuries that were further aggravated by this incident.

Settlement

Slip and Fall Accident

$860K

Slip and fall on ice. Client Injuries: Head Injury and headaches

Settlement

Slip and Fall Accident

$550K

Slip and fall on ice. Client Injuries: Head Injury and headaches

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Download Our "Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Ontario" E-Book

Hereโ€™s an e-book you might find useful if youโ€™re interested in learning more about how personal injury claims work.

Slip and Fall Lawsuits in Ontario

This ebook will:

  • Provide you with a solid foundation for understanding your rights and obligations as an injury victim
  • Help you understand the nature of Slip and Fall accidents and injuries, including the Occupiersโ€™ Liability Act in Ontario
  • Teach you how to hold a property owner accountable for your injuries
  • Explain the evidence youโ€™ll need to support your case
  • Demonstrate how you can strengthen and protect your claim
  • Describe how to find the right lawyer for your case
  • Clarify how a lawyer can help you hold negligent parties liable for their actions
  • And more
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More slip and fall accident Video Resources

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slip and fall accident FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for slip and fall accident claims

Yes. A lawyer can handle all the legal complexities of your claim, taking the added stress and pressure off you. A lawyer helps gather evidence and deals with insurers. They also advocate for you and protect your rights.

Ontario uses a system called contributory negligence. If you share responsibility, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay legal fees upfront. Payment happens only if your claim reaches a successful outcome through settlement or judgment.

Owners must take reasonable steps to inspect and maintain their property. Lack of awareness doesn’t necessarily release them from responsibility.

Yes, witness testimony helps, but it isn’t required. Photographs, medical records, and other documentation can establish your claim.

Seek medical attention, even for seemingly minor injuries. Report the incident to the property owner or manager. Take photos of the scene and collect witness contact information if possible.

Yes, but your recovery may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. For example, if you were found 25 percent at fault, your compensation would be reduced by that amount.

Timelines vary. Some cases resolve in a few months through settlement, while others require more time if litigation becomes necessary.

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