Brampton personal injury lawyers know from experience that slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of mishaps that result in ER room visits around the world. Though they’re comedy staples on stage and screen, causing immense fun and merriment, in reality, slip and fall accidents are no laughing matter. They can cause serious, life-threatening and life-altering injuries and disrupt the lives of not just the injured victim but also the entire family.
Another important aspect of these accidents is that they’re rarely truly “accidental.” Most of them can be traced to someone’s fault or negligence. Unfortunately, the resulting injuries impose massive physical, financial and emotional burdens on victims and their families.
If you or a dear one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, consult an experienced Brampton slip and fall injury lawyer without delay. You may be entitled to compensation.
Typical Causes
These accidents occur anywhere, both indoors and outdoors. They can happen on pavements, public places, private homes, restaurants, resorts, hotels, theaters, entertainment-spaces, tourist-spots, parking lots, parks, malls and shopping areas, markets, etc.
Most people tend to assume that it was their own carelessness or inattention that resulted in the fall. While this may be true in some cases, the main contributing causes include:
- Wet, slippery floors
- Freshly-cleaned/waxed/polished floors
- Liquid spills
- Loose, worn, damaged flooring/tiles
- Worn/Frayed or Unanchored rugs, carpets, mats
- Debris, Clutter
- Uneven surfaces, potholes, badly-maintained grounds
- Lack of warning-signs
- Poor lighting
- Missing hand-rails, fences
- Badly-maintained/damaged staircases
- Uncleared ice/snow at entrances/exits
- Puddles formed under air-con units
An experienced personal injury lawyer can conduct independent investigations into the causes and present a robust claim for compensation based on the findings.
Injuries
Typical injuries include extremity-skeletal injuries to limbs and hips, spinal and head injuries, neck, brain and thoracic injuries, abdominal injuries, internal organ damage, severe fractures, facial and dental damage, severe bleeding etc.
The age, gender and health status of the victim play a major role in how the injuries impact the person. Older people are the greatest high-risk group, since falls can aggravate pre-existing conditions, often proving fatal for them.
Who’s Liable?
Under Canada’s Occupier’s Liability Act, the owner of the property on which the accident occurred is responsible for keeping the premises in a reasonably safe condition for all those who legitimately visit. Property owners have a duty to ensure that they regularly maintain their properties and keep them free of hazards. This includes private property owners, municipalities, transportation and government authorities.
Important Aspects
Slip and fall compensation claims are riddled with extremely complex medical, legal and insurance issues. Unraveling the chain of responsibility can be challenging. Additionally, there are strict statute-of-limitations restrictions which govern the time-frame within which claims have to be filed. Your claim has to be backed by robust evidence that proves the owner’s fault/negligence.
Keeping all these factors in mind, it’s important that you contact a 24×7 injury lawyer without delay to ensure that your rights are protected and that you and your family receive the compensation that you justly deserve.
