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SLIP AND FALL

If I slip and fall on a pedestrian walkway or a commercial parking lot in Ontario, can I sue for my injuries?

Yes, you can sue.

According to Ontario Occupier’s Liability Act, public and private property owners are responsible to provide a safe environment, so people do not get hurt on their premises. Failing to do so makes them liable for any accidents that occur.

To file your claim, call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

How soon should I start my SLIP AND FALL injury claim? 

Time is Not on Your Side

Beware of short deadlines.

There are short deadlines for giving notices to owners or residents of the property, depending on the nature of the incident, the deadlines can be from 10 to 60 days. You have 2 years from the date of the slip and fall accident to file a lawsuit.

To preserve your justified rights, do not delay your reporting of your case even if you do not want to file a claim. Reporting your accident within the required time limits will give you the advantage to pursue a claim later.

To file your claim, call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

How Much Can I Claim for a Slip and Fall Injury in Ontario?

As every slip and fall accident is different, the compensation depends on the circumstances of each case. The more severe the injuries sustained, the larger the settlement.

A Slip and Fall injury lawyer will need to review the circumstances of your accident to have the best chance of maximizing your recovery and compensation.

To get the advice of a Slip and Fall injury lawyer, call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

I tripped and fell on a private property. What should I do now?

The first thing you do is not to talk to any insurance company.

When you want to file a claim against a property owner, it is the responsibility of the slip and fall accident victim to prove that the property owner, or those who oversee maintenance of the property have been negligent or careless in their duty to care.

It is very important to go back to the spot you fell and take many pictures, record the date, time of the accident and condition of the ground, was there a pothole, a crack and weather at the time of the accident and if it was snowing, how heavy was the snowing and was there ice, salt, sand, oil on the ground. The more detailed information you get, the better it is. Take measurements, like the dimensions, height, length, width of the obstacle you fell off or encountered.

If there are any witnesses, get their name and contact information. Also record the address and the name, contact information of the owner of the place you fell.

Keep the accident evidence, like any object/s you encountered during your accident, your shoes, clothing you were wearing. Do not wear them again and store them. If there were any road warning sign or devices make sure to document their condition, location, and their distance to your fall.

Next step is to go to a doctor for a thorough examination and document your accident.

When you feel comfortable with moving forward call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

How soon should I start my Long-term disability claim?

If so, here is what you should do.

The first thing you do is not to talk to any insurance company.

Go back to the spot you fell and take many pictures, record the date, time of the accident and condition of the ground, was there a pothole, a crack and weather at the time of the accident and if it was snowing, how heavy was the snowing and was there ice. salt, sand, oil on the ground. The more detailed information you get the better it is. Take measurements, like the dimensions, height, length, width of the obstacle you fell off or encountered.

If there are any witnesses, get their names and contact information. Also record the address of the incident.

Keep the accident evidence, like any object/s you encountered during your accident, your shoes, clothing you were wearing. Do not wear them again and store them. If there are any road warning signs or devices make sure to document their condition, location, and their distance to your fall.

Second step: Within 10 days of the accident give a notice by registered mail to the City or Township clerk.

When you feel comfortable with moving forward call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

I had a slip and fall accident. Who is responsible for my claim?

The property owner or maintenance company are responsible for maintaining the condition of the property or any negligence of it. Most slip and fall claims are covered by insurance of the property on which the accident happened.

For expert advice on your specific case call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@nooihlaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

How long do slip and fall settlements take?

The time it takes to settle slip and fall accidents depends on the severity of the injuries sustained, recovery time from the injuries, accident circumstances and many other facts. In general, it may take anywhere from several months to as long as two to four years.

A Slip and Fall injury lawyer will need to review the circumstances of your accident in order to have the best chance of maximizing your recovery and compensation.

To get the advice of a Slip and Fall injury lawyer, call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

Recently I had a slip and fall accident, wondering if I have a strong case?

The strength of your case depends on the type of injuries sustained and their severity and depends on how much the property owner was responsible for their negligence to cause the slip and fall accident.

Very serious and life altering injuries usually result in a bigger amount of settlement. Minor injuries result in smaller settlements.

The other main factor in determining the amount of money you get from the settlement is the injured party's responsibility in causing the accident.

In general, settlements for slip and fall accidents can be from a few thousands to millions of dollars.

For expert advice on your specific case call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

I had a slip and fall accident at work, who can I sue?

The Ontario Occupier’s Liability Act does not apply to an employer and employees slip and fall cases. So, you need to start a workers’ compensation claim.

For expert advice on your specific case call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

How much is the average settlement payment for slip and fall claims?

It is hard to state an average payment, as each slip and fall accident is different. The payment depends on severity of the injuries sustained, recovery time from the injuries, the liability of the parties involved. Like how much the property owner was responsible in their negligence to cause the slip and fall accident. And the injured party's share of responsibility in causing the accident.

When you're ready, call for a Free, no obligation consultation with a slip and fall injury lawyer who can help you with your specific situation. Call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

If my slip and fall accident is caused by snow removal activities, who can I sue?

Under the Municipal Act and Occupiers’ Liability Act, municipalities and the Province of Ontario are required to make sure their property, roads and highways are maintained properly and are safe for public use. If the removal of snow creates unsafe conditions that caused an accident, then you can sue the government body which is directly responsible for the accident.

For expert advice on your specific case call 647-957-0218 or email mycaraccident@noohilaw.com for a free, no obligation consultation.

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