“I didn’t see, I didn’t think, I didn’t know!”
These are the three most common responses from property-owners when someone slips and falls on their premises and gets injured. However, as a premises-owner, occupier, or one responsible for the activities that take place on the property, it’s their duty to ensure the safety and security of all those who visit their premises.
Ironically, when people are injured in slip and fall accidents, they tend to blame themselves for not being more careful or alert! Guelph slip and fall injury lawyers can advise the injured to avoid making such inadvertent admissions, submissions or remarks because they can jeopardize your compensation claim later.
Accidents Are Not Accidental!
Most slip and fall accidents are caused by someone else’s fault or negligence. Common reasons include:
- Uncleared ice, snow
- Wet, slippery floors
- Liquid spills
- Inappropriate flooring (in the case of elderly people and children)
- Worn/torn/unanchored carpeting/mats/rugs
- Poor lighting
- Ill-maintained pathways, driveways, staircases
- Debris, clutter
- Defective footwear
In such cases, you may be able to establish liability of the property-owner or occupier. This could include individuals, corporations, companies, government agencies etc. and can include residential, commercial and public properties. Guelph personal injury lawyers can investigate the ownership of the property and establish the chain of liability.
You’re Entitled To Compensation!
Injuries place enormous physical, financial and emotional burdens on the injured and their families.
If your injuries are serious enough to require hospitalization, extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation and alterations to your lifestyle, it’s important to contact the nearest Guelph personal injury lawyer without delay to begin the compensation process.
Why You Need A Lawyer
Personal injury claims are settled on the basis of proving negligence and the liability of the person/s responsible for the fault or negligence.
Evidence is difficult to gather without the help of independent investigations. Our 24 hour injury lawyers can ensure that maintenance/property inspection/hospital records are accessed, your employment history and records are consulted, expert witnesses and photographic/video evidence are presented to back your claim.
Top rated accident lawyers with experience in handling similar cases can also ensure that your rights/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)
