(Slips, Trips & Falls, etc.)

Accidents don’t just happen at work or on the road—they also occur in everyday places like sidewalks, stores, restaurants, apartment buildings, or private homes. In Ontario, property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to take reasonable care to keep their premises safe for visitors. When they fail to do so, and a hazard causes an injury, you may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim.

Common hazards include:

  • Icy or snowy walkways that weren’t salted or cleared properly
  • Wet or slippery floors without warning signs
  • Broken or uneven stairs or missing handrails
  • Poor lighting that makes it hard to see obstacles
  • Cluttered walkways or unsafe property maintenance

If you’ve been injured because of these conditions, you may be entitled to compensation for lost income, medical treatment, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering

Action plan

  • Document the hazard and conditions (photos, measurements, lighting, weather).
  • Preserve shoes/clothing and note witnesses.
  • Seek medical attention quickly.
  • Report the incident to the property owner/manager and keep copies.
  • Call us to confirm notice requirements and limitation timelines. Some notices can be very short.

Resolution paths

  • Negotiation with insurers/owners.
  • Tribunal or Small Claims Court (within monetary limits for paralegals).
  • Lawyer referral/coordination for larger tort actions outside paralegal scope.

Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

An injury, whether in a slip and fall or motor vehicle accident, can cause immense hardship for victims in numerous ways. Aside from experiencing physical effects, victims are often burdened with worry and concern about their medical bills, employment status, and general income loss.

Long-term and short-term disability coverage is typically obtained through your employer’s extended medical benefits plan. Such insurance can also be purchased privately. It would seem to be logical that if you become injured and unable to work, that long-term or short-term disability plan should kick in, and cover all your necessary living and medical expenses. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Oftentimes the insurers attempt to deny claims or stop payments prematurely. This can lead to additional hardship and can inhibit a successful recovery.

Our Working Process

  • Free Consultation
  • Case Received
  • Report Analysis
  • Collect Evidence
  • Case Success