Slip and Fall Lawyer Toronto

Your Trusted Slip and Fall Lawyers

In Canada, slip and fall accidents occur far more often than most people realize. In 2020-2021 alone, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) reported more than 162,000 hospitalizations resulting from slip and fall injuries, accounting for nearly 60% of all injury-related hospitalizations. 

Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, regardless of their age, the precautions they take, or their medical condition. Hidden patches of ice on walkways, uneven pavement, or poorly maintained surfaces without clear warning signs on property owners’ or occupiers’ premises can all create serious hazards. This is especially true in Toronto, where snow, ice, freezing rain, and frequent freeze-thaw cycles increase the risk of slip and falls. While some falls result in minor bruises and stretches, others can cause serious injuries, such as:

• broken bones
• hip fractures
• neck injuries

• traumatic brain injuries
• spinal cord injuries
• paralysis

These injuries may require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation, prevent victims from returning to work, and place a significant financial burden on them and their families. 

If you have been injured on someone else’s property due to hazardous conditions, ice or snow, or poor maintenance, you may be entitled to compensation. Commercial property owners as well as homeowners have an obligation to take reasonable steps to ensure their property is reasonably safe for visitors and patrons. Although occupiers are not expected to maintain their properties to a standard of perfection, there is a positive duty on occupiers to take reasonable action. What is reasonable will depend on the particular circumstances of each case and commercial property owners may be expected to meet a higher standard of care depending on the nature of their property.

Our Toronto slip and fall lawyers have a deep understanding of Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act and a track record of successfully handling slip and fall claims. Speak with our lawyers for a free consultation to assess your case, build a strong fall injury claim, and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages related to your injury.

Leading Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and falls can happen anywhere: in a grocery store, a parking lot, a shopping mall, a restaurant, on a sidewalk, in an apartment building, or even a private residence. While every accident is unique, many injuries resulting from slip and falls are caused by hazards that could have been avoided with proper property maintenance and timely repairs. Some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents include:

• Poor lighting conditions
• Cracked or icy sidewalks
• Deep potholes
• Loose carpeting
• Broken handrails
• Wet floors without warning signs
• Cracked floorboards
• Neglected maintenance
• Other unmarked hazards

How Our Fall Accident Lawyer in Toronto Can Help

Our legal team has extensive experience handling slip and fall claims throughout Toronto. We can evaluate inspection protocols, maintenance records, and staff training procedures to determine whether an owner or occupier has been negligent. We also ensure your claim complies with Ontario’s legal requirements, including the 60-Day Slip and Fall Notice Rule where applicable, so your right to seek compensation is protected from the outset.

Here’s why you should go with our team:

• We give you reliable representation
• We deal with the legal work so you can focus on your recovery
• We ensure important legal deadlines are met
• We work with respected medical experts in Ontario to document the full extent of your injuries and pursue compensation that reflects your current and future losses
• We keep you apprised of any and all updates on your case
• We give your case the attention and focus it deserves

Steps to Take Immediately After a Slip and Fall Accident

These cases can become additionally complex if the owner has hired an independent contractor to maintain or repair the property. Again, we have the experience and knowledge to identify any third parties that may be responsible for your injuries and evaluate whether they were competent and/or qualified to take the necessary steps to keep the property safe. If you are injured on a property due to hazardous conditions, here are some important steps to follow:

• Report the incident to the owner or property management and create an incident report;
• Get the names and contact information of any witnesses;
• Preserve footwear;
• Take photographs of the exact location and conditions that contributed to the fall.

Contact Our Toronto Slip and Fall Lawyers Today

Our team of Toronto fall and injury lawyers is dedicated to helping victims obtain the maximum compensation they are entitled to under Ontario law. If you or a loved one has been injured due to another person’s negligence, be sure to contact our legal team as soon as possible. There are deadlines for filing a slip and fall claim, and having an experienced personal injury lawyer representing your interests from the outset can make a significant difference. Contact us online or call us for a no-cost consultation.