Slip and Fall
As Canadians, we’re used to the snow and ice. But even the most careful of us can occasionally take a tumble. If you’re fallen and sustained an injury, someone else could be responsible for the conditions which led to your slip and fall injury.
Slip and fall accidents can occur inside or out, on private property or in a public place. Whether you have slipped on a wet floor in a store or fallen on the driveway of a private residence. Any instance where unstable flooring or un-cleared walkways have caused an injury has the potential for legal action on your part.
Proving Negligence
The key to receiving compensation for your injuries is in proving negligence. Negligence is the failure of a reasonable person to take reasonable precautions to prevent an injury, precaution which most people would have taken. “Negligence” is a legal term and must be proven in court.
Some examples of negligence which could lead to slip and fall accidents are:
- A maintenance worker in a shopping mall who mops a floor yet does not place an appropriate “caution” sign.
- A private home owner who does not clear the ice and snow away from the sidewalk in front of his or her house in a timely manner.
- An area where nearby construction debris has spilled out into public thoroughfares.
If your fall has resulted in injuries, Findlay Law can help you win compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will help you obtain medical care to properly diagnose and treat your injuries, including brain injuries, and spinal injuries. We’ll investigate the cause of your injuries, and we’ll investigate the cause of your accident to determine who may be held responsible.
The residents of Ontario in Toronto, Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara Falls, Kitchener, and Mississauga have a trusted slip and fall lawyer team available at Findlay Law. If you or someone you know has been injured in a slip and fall accident, please contact us today. We offer free consultations, where we can help you explore all your legal options.
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