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Guelph Slip And Fall Lawyer

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Were you involved in a slip and fall accident on someone else’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 friend’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. 

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 else’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 else’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. 

Injured slip and fall accident victims who can no longer perform the duties of their jobs after being hurt on someone else’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/occupier’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. 

If you were injured on someone else’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 province’s Occupiers’ 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 else’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 we’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

Here’s an e-book you might find useful if you’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 Occupiers’ Liability Act in Ontario
  • Teach you how to hold a property owner accountable for your injuries
  • Explain the evidence you’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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slip and fall accident FAQs

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

After a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, it is essential to seek medical attention immediately. Report the incident to the property owner or manager and get their contact information. Collect evidence, such as photographs of the scene, names and contact information of witnesses, and any other relevant information. Contact our Ontario slip and fall accident lawyers to discuss your legal options during a free initial consultation.

It is important to report the incident to the office of the city’s clerk as soon as possible. In a written letter delivered by registered mail within 10 days of the accident, provide the city clerk with relevant information, such as the date, time, and location of the accident, any maintenance flaws or hazards that might have been responsible for your fall, and the injuries you sustained. Take photos of the scene, gather witness information, and seek medical attention before scheduling a free initial consultation with a slip and fall accident lawyer.

The time it takes to settle a slip and fall accident case can vary. Some cases settle within a few months, while others may take several years. The timeline can depend on a number of factors, such as the complexity of the case, the severity of the injuries sustained, and the willingness of the parties involved in the claim to negotiate.

Generally speaking, you have two years from the date of your accident in which to begin legal action. However, in certain situations, additional limitations can appy. For example, if your slip and fall accident was the result of improperly cleared ice and/or snow, you must provide the negligent parties with a written notice of claim within 60 days of your accident in order to pursue legal action against them during the two-year limitation period.

The strength of a slip and fall case depends on several factors, such as the severity of the injuries you have sustained and the availability of evidence proving that the property owner/occupier’s negligence caused the accident to occur. To determine whether you have a viable case, contact our Ontario slip and fall accident lawyers for a free initial consultation.

By working with our Ontario slip and fall accident lawyers, you may be able to recover compensation for damages you have incurred (or will incur in the future) as a result of the injuries you sustained on someone else’s premises. These damages will be case-specific, determined by the financial losses you have and/or will sustain. You could be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, reduced future earning capabilities, and other financial losses related to your accident.

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