Whenever we think of accidents, it’s invariably motor-vehicle accidents, sports accidents etc that come to mind. However, statistics reveal that slip/trip and fall accidents numbers are surprisingly almost on par with motor-vehicle collisions in Canada. Senior adults are particularly vulnerable, though people of any age-group can suffer serious injuries from such accidents. Contact a Fort Irwin personal injury lawyer when you or a dear one has suffered injuries in a trip and fall accident.
Types of Trip and Fall Accidents
People trip and fall as a result of losing their balance when they unexpectedly stumble or collide with an object in their path. Accidents commonly result from:
- Poor lighting/visibility
- Missing/faulty/broken hand-rails on stairways/balconies
- Debris/obstructions/protruding objects
- Faulty sloping of walking surface
- Wrinkled/torn/worn carpet
- Blocked view
- Cabinet door/drawer left open
Types of injuries range from fractures, sprains and soft-tissue injuries, to head trauma, facial injuries, concussion etc. An accident injury lawyer available 24×7 can ensure you get the right medical attention and treatment.
Who Is Liable?
It’s important to know how to find a free consultation lawyer who has successfully dealt with similar cases. Establishing liability is a cornerstone of personal injury cases. In a trip and fall accident, it’s important to analyze what caused the accident and fix the liability clearly. The premises owner is responsible for the safety of all those who visit the property and if they fail to ensure this, they are liable.
They should conduct regular inspections, take corrective steps to address safety issues, have a set procedure for following safety norms and ensure that warning signs are clearly posted at unsafe locations.
How We Can Assist
Our accident lawyers can assist injured victims/families to understand their rights, file their compensation claims within the prescribed time-limit, along with the requisite paperwork, backed by robust evidence, at the right venue/jurisdiction. Family members are also entitled to claim compensation under Ontario’s Family Law Act. Most personal injury claims are settled out-of-court through negotiations and our experienced personal injury lawyers can guide you through this process to ensure that your interests are safeguarded.
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)
