Slip and Fall Lawyer
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According to Ontario law, it is the responsibility of the store, other business or private property owner to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of anyone who enters their premises. Cracked or broken sidewalks, slippery steps, ice-covered parking lots, or objects on the floor suggests that someone has failed to keep the premises safe.
If you have been injured as a result of a slip and fall or trip and fall there are several things you should do immediately to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
Steps for after a Slip and Fall Accident
- Any lawsuit for a slip and fall must be filed within 60 days of the accident.
- If the incident happened on municipal property, you must deliver written notice to the municipality within 7 days of the slip or fall. Include your name, date of birth, and date, time and the exact location of the incident.
- Take pictures of the scene, including the hazard you slipped/tripped on, such as ice, crack or pothole, loose tile or floorboard, grease, water, torn carpet or other object.
- Measure the trip ledge.
- Get the contact details of any witnesses.
- Keep the footwear you were wearing and do not use them again.
- Save any documents that prove you were at the location of the incident.
- Contact Hooper Law for a free consultation
Taking this action will help you prove liability, that the person or organization you are suing caused you to slip or fall and become injured. The other party may try to blame you for the fall, so taking the steps above is very important.
If you are involved in a slip or trip accident, it will be to your best advantage if you immediately seek the advice of a personal injury lawyer. At Hooper Law we have extensive experience with fighting these claims. We will walk you through the entire process and help you retrieve and document all the details in order to win your case. Time may be running out on your ability to make a claim, so don’t delay. Contact us today for a free consultation with no upfront fees.
“At Hooper Law, we are uniquely focused on winning for you. We’re team players and fierce competitors. We hate to lose”
– The Team at Hooper Law
Our Winning Record
Smith v. Safranyos – Motor Vehicle Accident
A horrendous two car collision occurred in the City of Hamilton. A vehicle operated by Ms. Dawn Safranyos, carrying four children, failed to yield the right of way and was “T-boned” at highway speed by an approaching vehicle.
8 Million Dollar Win at the Supreme Court of Canada
After winning a groundbreaking negligence ruling and award of $8 million for our catastrophically injured client in court in Ontario, we were successful at the Ontario Court of Appeal and again at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Spinal Cord Injury – Muir v. City of Brantford
Our client was rendered a quadriplegic after losing control of his bike along the Grand River. The City was ultimately found to be negligent for failing to notice and address unraveling pavement and loose rocks in such a dangerous location on the trail.
In the News
New Ontario law will allow only 60 days for possible slip and fall claim
People injured in slip and fall accidents in Ontario will soon need to think about legal action a lot sooner after their accident than they ever have in the past thanks to changes coming to the law that have significantly shortened the time within which to provide notice of a claim.
Woman, 89, wins $200,000 in suit with city over sidewalk
The courts have ordered Hamilton to pay almost $200,000 in damages to 89-year-old Blanche Worthey, after she tripped and injured herself on a heaved portion of sidewalk near her former home on Upper Sherman Avenue in 2012.
Resources
Slip & Fall – Personal Injury Resource
It is the responsibility of the store, business, or private property owner to ensure the safety of anyone who enters their premises. Cracked or broken sidewalks, slippery steps, ice-covered parking lots, or objects on the floor indicate that someone has failed to keep their property safe.
Personal Injury Legal Process
The legal process can take a long time, but Hooper Law will fight for you to move your case forward as quickly as possible and will keep you informed every step of the way.
Personal Injury Compensation
View answers to commonly asked questions about personal injury compensation. We will review your case and advise the best way to proceed for your unique circumstance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common personal injury questions. If you have a question that is not in this list, or would like specific information in regards to your injury, or a loved one’s injury, please contact us.
Glossary of Legal Terms
This glossary helps provide definitions to some of the most common personal injury terms including items such as: Arbitration, Plaintiff and Liability.
Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit – Time Counts Resource
Don’t wait to contact us. Time is important following an accident or incident. There are critical time periods for reporting different types of accidents and incidents to the police, to your insurance company and to other parties.
We Fight for What’s Right for You and Your Client
Our legal team is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured people. If you have a client who needs help with benefits or compensation, you can be confident referring them to Hooper Law.
For a free consultation with our personal injury lawyers, please contact us today. We will answer your questions and help you understand what’s involved in the process. Consultations can be in person, by phone or by video call. Our office is in Hamilton Ontario and we provide services throughout Southern Ontario.
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