Municipal injury claims can have notice rules far shorter than the ordinary limitation period. Evidence and written notice should be addressed quickly.
Ontario has a special written-notice rule for many snow-and-ice injury claims against private occupiers and contractors. Waiting can harm a claim.
A fall on private property does not automatically create liability. Ontario law considers reasonable care, the hazard, notice and the injured person’s conduct.
Misconception 1: I have insurance, I don’t need a lawyer. It is important to remember that insurance companies are running a business for profit. An initial offer from the insurance company to settle your claim will almost always be less than the full amount of your coverage and may not be enough to cover your medical […]
One of the most common questions we are asked during an initial free consultation is: “How much is my personal injury case worth?” It is difficult to answer such a question based on the limited information from a one-hour consultation. To determine the value of a personal injury case, an attorney must evaluate the compensation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]