When accidents take place, it’s possible that someone gets injured. Whether it’s a motor-vehicle accident, slip and fall or bicycle accident, injuries caused by an animal attack, there can be short and long-term consequences for the injured persons and their families.

It’s a fact that people are burdened with physical, financial and emotional losses as a result of an accident. Some of the injuries may heal quickly, allowing the injured person to resume work after a brief recovery period, while in other cases, an extended phase of rest and recuperation are needed. In severe cases, the person may be permanently disabled, leading to an enormous shift in life-style and mental make-up.

Accidents are not always “accidental.” They are usually caused by someone’s fault, negligence or flouting of reasonable safety standards. Those responsible for the accident can be held liable for the losses suffered by those who have sustained injuries.

If you or a dear one has sustained serious injuries caused by another person’s fault or negligence, it’s wise to contact an experienced Mississauga personal injury lawyer immediately. You can get a swift, comprehensive evaluation of your case which may entitle you to receive compensation.

What Is Personal Injury Law?

The branch of law that deals with getting legal remedy for losses arising from an accident or an event where someone’s carelessness or intentional conduct has caused the injuries.

In short, if the accident has been caused by another person’s wrongful conduct, the injured person is entitled under civil laws to seek compensation. The term “tort” law is also used to refer to such cases and this term comes from the Latin term which means twist, harm or wrong.

Unlike criminal law, where the state prosecutes a wrongdoer, the government/state is not involved in civil cases. Instead, civil laws are meant to cover disputes between plaintiffs and defendants where the plaintiff seeks compensation (monetary) for the harm caused by the defendant.

Negligence is the cornerstone of personal injury law. It mandates that every individual is required to act responsibly and avoid putting others in danger. To prove negligence, evidence of it has to be presented and this serves to establish liability. The plaintiff has to prove that any prudent person in the defendant’s place would have acted differently given the same set of circumstances.

The plaintiff also has to provide proof of the nature and extent of injuries, the direct/indirect connection between them and the accident and their impact on his/her life.

Lawyers who specialize in dealing exclusively with such claims are personal injury lawyers.

Slip And Fall Accidents

Property-owners have a responsibility to ensure that all those who visit/use their premises are kept reasonably safe. Under Ontario’s Occupier’s Liability Act, property-owners are held responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their premises, whether public or privately owned.

Establishing liability to get a successful outcome in slip and fall injury claims depends on:

• Determining the cause
• How long the risk has been present
• Whether warning signs were provided
• Could the accident have been prevented by property-owner

If there was a degree of contributory negligence by the injured person, the final settlement may be proportionately reduced or your claim may be denied.

An experienced Mississauga personal injury lawyer can provide the right information and assistance.