Brampton personal injury lawyers frequently deal with cases where people have been injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident. These injuries can range from broken bones, lacerations and impact injuries, to serious spinal and neck damage, traumatic brain injuries, internal organ damage etc.

Though winter’s a long way off still, it’s important to be aware that most of these accidents can be prevented. They’re usually a result of someone’s fault or negligence and those who have been injured and their families often have to bear enormous physical, financial and emotional consequences.

Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton if your or a dear one has suffered injuries in a slip and fall accident. You may be entitled to compensation.

Tips on Staying Safe

Although the premises or property owner is responsible for ensuring that their property is kept in a reasonably safe state and doesn’t pose a risk to all those who legitimately visit.

However, as a visitor or pedestrian, there are some precautions that you can take too.

• Winter means ice, snow, slush, slippery pavements, damaged woodwork and floors, poor visibility and lighting.
• Check the weather report before venturing out
• Senior citizens, pregnant women and very young children are at a higher risk
• Proper winter or rainy-weather footwear is essential
• Walk slower and more carefully
• Stay alert, don’t use your cellphone or listen to music while walking
• Pay attention to the condition of the surface
• Dress appropriately so that you’re warm, dry and comfortable while walking
• Ensure that you maintain your own yard, entrances and pavements in front of your home in good condition

What To Do If You Do Have An Accident

If for some unfortunate reason you happen to sustain a slip and fall accident, keep calm and centered. Unless you’re seriously injured, unconscious or totally immobile, there are certain steps you can take to ensure that your rights and interests are protected when you make a claim for compensation.

• Make a note of the exact time, date and location of your accident
• If possible, take photos on your cellphone of the location, with important landmarks
• Get some clear pictures of the exact reason for your fall – ice, snow, slush, debris, poor lighting, broken tiles, lack of hand-rail, broken stairs, etc
• Look around for possible CCTV cameras and get information on how to get footage from them
• Talk to witnesses if any and get their contact details
• Report the accident to someone in authority on the premises and ensure that it’s documented
• Visit your family doctor immediately, no matter how minor you consider your injuries to be
• Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer without delay
• Keep all receipts, bills, test-reports carefully
• Maintain an injury journal
• Avoid talking to any outsiders other than your doctor or legal advisors
• Avoid posting on social media
• Follow all medical advice strictly

Our 24×7 injury lawyers can conduct independent investigations into the mishap but there are some aspects that can help to make your claim more credible and robust.