“Slip and fall” or “trip and fall” are legal terminology used when a person is injured due to a fall. A slip and fall or trip and fall incident can occur anywhere and to anyone. It is important to understand that you DO NOT need a special relationship with the property owner or occupier to seek compensation for your injuries.
In Ontario, the occupier of a building, property, or parcel of land or real estate has a duty to ensure the property it owns, leases, or operates is reasonably safe for those who enter it.
Occupier’s Liability in Slip and Fall & Trip and Fall Accidents
An “occupier” refers to any person, business, or entity who is in physical possession of a property or premises (e.g., by virtue of owning, renting, or operating on the land) or anyone who has control over who is allowed to enter the property or premises. Examples of occupiers of property and premises include landlords, tenants, managers, or anyone else who may have control of the place, including third-party contractors such as security personnel, maintenance staff, or cleaning crews.
If you sustain injuries due to a slip and fall, trip and fall, or other mechanism on another’s property, it is important to determine who is responsible for the property and whose negligence caused your injuries. If there are multiple parties who had care, control, or possession of the property, it is also equally important to know how much responsibility each party has over the state of the premises. For example, in a building or condominium, the responsible parties may include the owner of the property, the property management company taking care of the building on behalf of the property owner, and the third-party maintenance contractor responsible for indoor and outdoor maintenance on behalf of the owner and property manager.
Immediate First Steps, Notice Periods, etc.
If you or your loved ones have been injured due to a slip and fall or trip and fall accident, MAZI LAW will guide you through the legal process to ensure proper handling of your claim from beginning to end.
However, there are also important steps that YOU must take to preserve your claim. Immediately after a serious injury, please seek medical help, take photos/videos of the location of your fall, and consider obtaining the contact information of any witnesses.
In some jurisdictions in Ontario, including the City of Toronto, we must notify the relevant town, city, or municipality of your injuries within TEN DAYS from the date of fall. Therefore, it is extremely important to contact MAZI LAW quickly after a slip and fall or trip and fall injury, so that we meet the often short notice deadlines, investigate who was responsible for your injuries, and go after the “guilty” parties as quickly as possible before it is too late.
Often, slip and fall victims don’t realize they are not responsible for their injuries. Under the law, occupiers owe a duty of care to ensure their properties are free of any hazards or dangers. To have a a potentially successful claim against the occupier of a property, we must prove that the occupier neglected this duty to keep the area reasonably safe and secure. This is where MAZI LAW will make a difference in your claim.
Some common examples of slip and fall incidents include:
Slippery or wet floors on public properties (malls, grocery stores, etc.)
Slipper or wet floors on private properties
Icy, snowy, or unsafe roads, sidewalks, and stairs
As technology advances more and more, people use a large range of products and services that can cause injuries and damages due to defective, faulty, or dangerous mechanisms. Examples of commonly used products include cars, toys, home appliances, sports and gym equipment, defective medications, and more.
Manufacturers, distributors, designers, vendors, and retailers must ensure that they do not provide defective or dangerous products and services to the public. Defective or dangerous products are those manufactured products that do not meet the ordinary, safe expectations of their users.
When a product malfunctions, the insurance company may tell you that there is no way to truly determine which entity caused your injuries and that there is nothing that can be done. When this happens, contact MAZI LAW immediately for a consultation.
Similar to a slip and fall, a trip and fall injury may occur when the occupier of a property fails to maintain the property with reasonable care. Falls on stairs, sidewalks, roads, or other elevated areas may cause life-altering injuries, especially to children, elderly person, or persons with disabilities. Often, those injured in trip and fall accidents can suffer debilitating injuries requiring a prolonged recovery.
At MAZI LAW, we have a wealth of experience representing victims in various types of trip and fall cases. Our experienced team will guide our client through the legal process, explain legal principles in detail, and provide appropriate legal advice to secure the most compensation for injured people.
Trauma or injury does not always neatly fall within one category. Sometimes, a person may suffer multiple traumas due to other, less common causes. If you have been injured but are not sure whether or not you are entitled to be compensated for your injuries, it is equally important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer.
At MAZI LAW, we care for our injured clients. We understand that most people are not familiar with the legal processes, or if they are, they prefer an injury lawyer with expertise to handle their claim. To ensure your rights are preserved, please contact us immediately to discuss the injuries sustained by you and your loved ones.
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