Though we generally assume that accidents are the result of vehicle collisions, the fact is that trip and fall or slip and fall accidents are also a common cause of serious injuries. They can result in a range of injuries, from minor cuts, bruises or sprains to serious fractures, head and neck injuries. The injured person undergoes varying degrees of physical, financial and emotional injuries.

If you or a dear one has been injured in a trip and fall accident, getting medical help immediately should be your top priority. Following this, contact a personal injury lawyer with experience in handling similar cases, to seek compensation for your losses from those responsible for your accident.

You may wonder how someone else can be responsible for an accident like this, where you yourself tripped and fell. However, when thoroughly investigated, most accidents are found to have been caused by someone’s fault or negligence. A top-rated accident lawyer can help conduct independent investigations into the case and identify the right cause and the party whose negligence caused it.

Typical Causes

Trip and fall accidents are generally caused by failure to attend to an issue although those responsible for the upkeep of the premises knew or should have known about it.

Common causes include:

• Wet/Icy/ Slippery surfaces
• Loose/Torn/Worn/Bulging carpet
• Poorly-lit areas
• Poorly-maintained staircases
• Lack of safety features like hand-rails/guards
• Loose objects or obstructions
• Debris
• Uneven surfaces
• Lack of warning signs
• Liquid spills not cleaned up

Steps To Follow

When such accidents happen, it’s important to follow a proper procedure.

• The accident must be reported immediately to someone in authority and documentary proof of the report must be made available to the victim.
• If possible, take photographs of the exact location and the cause of the accident, since the at-fault party may well deny or dismiss your claim after repairing the fault.
• Keep all documents, bills, records, receipts, prescriptions, etc concerning the accident and your treatment.
• Keep an accident-journal in which you note all conversations/phone-calls/correspondence/emails etc with the at-fault party and their insurers.
• Avoid negotiations/communications with them without the advice/presence of your experienced personal injury lawyer.

Liability

Such cases involve the issue of premises, occupier’s/owner’s liability, where the owner of the property has a duty of care to ensure the safety of all legitimate visitors. This includes tenants, person/s in physical possession of the property and those having control of the premises/activities carried out there. Those responsible for carrying out maintenance are also liable. The duty of care extends to the premises and the activities carried on there.

Occupier’s liability is based on whether they have a system of regular inspection, maintenance and warning in case of hazards. The best personal injury litigation lawyers in Ontario, Canada can thoroughly examine the circumstances and identify the at-fault party and the negligence that caused the accident.

Compensation

The injured can seek compensation for loss of income, past/future medical/rehabilitation expenses, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket expenses, loss of enjoyment of life/housekeeping capacity etc. based on the individual circumstances and the advice of your accident injury lawyer available 24×7.

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)