If you slipped or tripped, fell and hurt yourself on someone else’s property, it can result in a variety of injuries, ranging from minor cuts, bruises, sprains etc to broken bones, skull/head/brain injuries, spinal cord damage, hip-fracture, etc. These accidents are extremely common and they’re usually caused because of the property owner or occupier’s fault or negligence. In such a case, you or a dear one who has been injured in a slip or trip and fall accident should get immediate medical attention.
The accident should also be reported and documented by someone in authority on the premises. Following this, contact a Cargill personal injury lawyer immediately to explore the possibility of claiming compensation for the physical, emotional and financial injuries that resulted from the accident.
Causes of Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents
These accidents are most often the result of the premises owner failing to maintain safety norms. They may not have adequate supervision, or they fail to take steps to conduct repairs or replacement, remove obstructions and hazards that may cause injury to visitors. Such negligence can be attributed to those directly in charge of the property and also the owners who also have a duty of care to ensure hazard-free premises. A Cargill slip and fall accident lawyer can assist victims to identify the liable parties correctly and establish the negligence/fault that caused the accident.
Typical causes include:
- Wet/slippery/icy floors
- Cracked tiles/paving
- Potholes
- Uneven/broken stairs, pathways, pavements
- Missing handrails
- Loose/worn/torn/bulging carpet, rugs, tiling, flooring
- Lack of markings to indicate level-changes/steps
- Ill-fitting/loose man-hole covers
- Poor lighting
- Uncleared obstructions/debris
- Liquid spills
- Loose wires, cords in path
How We Can Assist
Ontario laws mandate that property owners have a duty of care to provide reasonably safe premises regardless of time, weather and property type.
Most personal injury claims are settled out-of-court and our top-rated accident lawyers can help clients put together a robust claim for compensation. Slip and fall claims are subject to very short deadlines for filing claims in certain cases. Our top toronto personal injury lawyers can ensure that filing deadlines are met and your interests are safeguarded at all times.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)
