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Contact our Thunder Bay slip and fall accident lawyers for a free consultation if you have legal questions regarding your slip and fall accident claim.

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The people and/or entities that own and/or occupy commercial or residential properties in this province have a responsibility to the people who engage with their spaces. Their legal obligations to safeguard the physical health and well-being of people visiting or passing by their premises are outlined in the provinceโ€™s Occupiersโ€™ Liability Act.

In accordance with this provincial legislation, property owners and/or occupiers must take certain precautions to reduce the risk of injurious accidents on their premises, including serious slips and falls. These precautions might include:

  • Routinely inspecting the premises for potentially dangerous maintenance issues
  • Addressing any hazards in an effective, timely manner
  • Shoveling snow before it accumulates too much
  • Removing and applying salt to patches of ice
  • Clearing cluttered hallways
  • Securing loose carpeting/floorboards
  • Cleaning spilled liquids
  • Replacing burnt out lightbulbs
  • Displaying clearly visible warning signs
  • And more

If a property owner/occupier fails to take any kind of precaution and an injury-causing accident occurs as a result, they might be considered negligent. Therefore, they might be required to compensate injured victims of slip and fall accidents on their premises for damages they have incurred because of their injuries.

Although slips and falls might sound fairly harmless, in actuality they can be the cause of severe injuries with lifelong implications for the accident victim. The adverse effects of injuries sustained as the result of a slip and fall accident could be physical, psychological, and economic.

Indeed, no one truly appreciates just how costly the process of recovering from injuries can be until they find themselves in the unfortunate circumstances themselves. Many injured accident victims incur substantial economic and non-economic damages as a result of a property owner/occupierโ€™s negligence.

By working with our Thunder Bay slip and fall accident lawyers, people who were injured on someone elseโ€™s property might be able to hold the negligent party accountable for their actions (or inactions) by pursuing legal action against them. Our slip and fall accident lawyers serving Thunder Bay have helped numerous deserving clients recover the damages they are rightfully owed, including:

  • Medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Attendant careย 
  • Physiotherapy
  • Mobility aids, assistive medical equipment
  • Prescriptions
  • Home modifications to accommodate newly acquired disabilities
  • Ambulance services
  • Mileage expenses to and from medical appointments
  • Housekeeping services
  • And possibly more

To review the details of your case and learn whether you might be eligible to pursue legal action against the at-fault property owner/occupier whose negligence caused you to sustain compensable injuries, schedule a free initial consultation with our slip and fall accident lawyers serving Thunder Bay by calling 1-800-JUSTICE.

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No one should be forced to pay for someone elseโ€™s negligence. If you were injured on someone elseโ€™s property, our Thunder Bay slip and fall accident lawyers might be able to provide you with useful legal support and advice. To review the details of your case and learn about options for financial recovery that might be available to you, contact Preszler Injury Lawyers.

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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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