This Christmas, Environment Canada projects an extremely bleak outlook weather-wise. Freezing rain, packed ice and snow squall warnings remain in effect in most parts of GTA.

While the weather doesn’t dampen festive spirits, it certainly poses hazards not just to motorists but also to people out walking. Ontario’s sidewalks, driveways and markets become extremely hazardous right from the first onset of winter. October and November frosts increase chances of slipping in slushy puddles and muddy driveways. December snows lead to slippery surfaces and walkways, raising the risks of slip and fall accidents.

These accidents can result in injuries ranging from simple cuts/bruises/sprains, to serious fractures, head/spine/neck, dental/facial injury or even death.

If you or a dear one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, getting medical attention immediately is crucial. Following this, get in touch with a top rated serious injury lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation, since your safety is the responsibility of the property owner or occupier of the premises.

Winter Conditions Increase Risks

Though Canadians pride themselves on our rough-and-tough attitude to winter, the dangers are often hidden. Slippery surfaces, potholes, uneven pathways and walkways, uncleared ice at entrances or steps, slush and heavy snowdrifts etc increase the chances of losing balance.

Poor visibility, absence of warning signs, lack of proper hand-rails, missing tiles, uneven steps/stairs, unanchored rugs and mats, etc are other dangers.

Property-owners and municipalities usually sprinkle a layer of rock-salt on snow but extreme cold can render this useless.

Though the route or path may be a familiar one, you could find yourself slipping on a patch of ice that wasn’t there yesterday.

As our experienced Toronto fracture injury lawyers know, it takes just a moment to slip and fall, but it can lead to a life-time of pain, medical treatment and rehabilitation and enormous expenses. These accidents often result in huge financial, physical and emotional consequences. Our long term Toronto disability claims lawyers can advise you in case of permanent disability. 

Staying Safe While Walking In Winter

Hip, tail-bone and head injuries are common results of slip and fall accidents as our Toronto traumatic brain injury lawyers have seen from experience.

Experts opine that preparing ahead to face the harsh weather outside provides one level of protection. This means taking the time to dress appropriately, with good quality clothing and investing in reliable, non-skid footwear. Winter gear is essential.

Keep abreast of weather reports, alerts and warnings on social media, local radio and TV. Avoid stepping out in foul weather, unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Adjust your style and pace of walking. Many of us panic at the sight of ice and try to cross it as quickly as possible. Or they may take tiny, tentative steps. However, both these strategies increase risks of falling. Instead, spread your feet wide apart and relax your body, keep the center of gravity around the middle portion of your body, take steady, even steps and keep going till you reach a safe area.

Our Toronto personal injury lawyers can help you put together a robust compensation claim and ensure that your rights are safeguarded throughout the process.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)