Do I have a slip and fall case? Slip and fall on ice and snow in Ottawa
Ottawa injury lawyer, Marc-Nicholas Quinn, settles slip and fall cases regularly. Slip and fall injuries caused by snow and ice are a particular difficult personal injury cases which present a number of legal issues. Ottawa winters can be brutal and very dangerous. With snow and ice, there are dangers on the roads and anywhere ice and snow are located. Ice can be hidden. Slip and falls due to ice and/or snow are the main causes of winter injuries we see. Injuries caused from slip and falls on ice and/or snow can result in permanent injuries and disability, and even death. The injuries can be minor but also very serious such as fractures, head injuries, concussions, brain injuries and more.
How does one fall on ice? Usually, even when keeping a proper lookout, a person can slip on ice which is concealed under snow. Ice is also not always visible. Black ice for instance is often barely noticeable and can easily cause car accidents and slips and falls.
Accidents caused by ice and/or snow are special cases. The Courts do not impose an absolute duty on property owners to keep their entire properties free and clear of ice and snow at all times. The Courts have also decided that property owners are not kept to a standard of perfection and certainty and cannot be the insurers of everyone and anyone who happens to fall. Instead, the person who fell must show that the property owner, occupier or person responsible for maintenance has failed in their duty to take reasonable steps to make the property reasonably safe. In some instances, the ability to claim damages is even more difficult because some owners, like municipalities, have statutory protections (higher standard of proof and special limitations that can cause an injured person to lose their right to sue) against persons who get hurt on their properties. Due to the complexities involved in slip and fall cases involving ice and/or snow, you should consult one of our personal injury lawyers. Call us to discuss your case. One of our experienced personal injury lawyers will explain your rights and explain the process by which you can obtain fair compensation. Consultations are free and most personal injury cases we accept are based on a no win, no pay agreement - you don’t pay unless we win for you. Call Ottawa injury lawyer and accident lawyer, Marc-Nicholas Quinn, 613-563-1131.
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Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, on private or public property, indoors or out.It commonly occurs occurs when someone trips and lands on the floor or ground as a result of a seen or unseen hazard.Property owners need to be aware of the consequences should an accident occur. If you have the misfortune to slip and fall on a third party property and harm yourself for no blame of yours except for the negligence of the owner of the property then the proprietor will be liable for your injuries.It is a good idea to contact a lawyer as soon as possible after you are injured in any slip and fall case. Most attorneys will quickly investigate the scene of the accident to preserve any evidence before it is lost. For more information, visit at: workplace accidents.
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