Posts Tagged ‘Slip & Fall Accidents’

Clear work areas prevent many falls

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Slip & Fall Accidents on: Thursday, December 17, 2015

According to 2011 statistics provided by the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada, each year more than 42,000 Canadian workers are injured in on-the-job falls.Falls at work cause roughly 17 per cent of all "time-loss injuries" accepted by the nation’s workers’ compensation commissions or boards. Falls attributed to slipping and tripping can often be […]

Icy sidewalks can lead to damage claims

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Slip & Fall Accidents on: Friday, November 27, 2015

As another Ontario winter looms ahead, the risk of pedestrians suffering serious injuries due to slip-and-fall accidents increases. Canadian winters can be brutal, bringing snow and ice storms that turn sidewalks and steps into dangerous hazards. Those who do wind up taking a tumble are likely to suffer the following common injuries from slipping on […]

Is your workplace free of safety hazards?

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Slip & Fall Accidents on: Thursday, November 5, 2015

If you work in Ontario, you may be aware of the program run by the Ministry of Labour, "Safe At Work Ontario," to identify and inspect workplaces based on specific factors. These may include the following: — History of on-the-job fatalities, critical incidents or injuries stemming from acts of violence; — Rate of injuries and […]

Is your slip and fall accident the fault of a business owner?

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Slip & Fall Accidents on: Thursday, October 1, 2015

While the autumn weather remains enjoyable in Ontario, soon the chill of winter will settle over the province, bringing cold rains that turn quickly to slushy snow. Trips, slips and falls increase during inclement weather conditions. Therefore, businesses have to increase their response to weather-related conditions that can cause injuries to workers, customers and others. […]

The anatomy of a slip-and-fall injury

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Slip & Fall Accidents on: Thursday, August 27, 2015

According to the Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, the most common causes of falls are slipping and tripping. Below is an explanation for how the events unfold. — Trips. Differences in surface elevation stop the foot from completing the swing-through segment of a pedestrian’s gait cycle. As most people attempt to break their fall with their […]

Pursuing claims relating to slip and fall accidents

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Slip & Fall Accidents on: Thursday, June 25, 2015

A slip and fall accident can happen virtually anywhere at any time. In some situations, these incidents are nothing more than an accident and no one is to blame. In other cases, the slip and fall accident is the result of a property owner’s negligence. In cases like this, Toronto residents may be able to […]

How do you define an incomplete spinal cord injury?

On behalf of: admin | Posted in: Slip & Fall Accidents on: Friday, June 12, 2015

An incomplete spinal cord injury is just what it sounds like. It is an injury to the spinal cord that does not completely sever the cord. Therefore, individuals with incomplete spinal cord injuries usually retain some amount of motor or sensory function below the site of the injury. For example, an incomplete spinal cord patient […]