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Slip and Fall Lawyer in Hamilton, Ontario
A slip and fall can result in injuries that affect your ability to work, manage everyday activities and enjoy your normal life. If you have been injured because of unsafe conditions on someone else's property, Bayview Personal Injury Lawyers can help you understand your rights and legal options.
What Should You Do After a Slip and Fall?
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Take Photos
Photograph the area where you fell and the condition that caused the accident, such as ice, snow, water, uneven flooring or damaged pavement.
Report the Incident
Report the fall to the property owner, occupier, manager or appropriate person and keep a arecord of who you spoke with.
Get Witness Information
If anyone saw the accident or the condition that caused your fall, ask for their name and contact information.
Why Evidence Matters After a Slip and Fall
Conditions that cause a slip and fall can change quickly. Snow and ice can melt, spills can be cleaned up, and hazards can be repaired. Photographs, incident reports, witness information and other records may help establish what the property looked like when the accident occurred.
Keeping copies of medical records, receipts, correspondence and information about how your injuries have affected your work and everyday activities can also be important.
Who May Be Responsible for a Slip and Fall?
Responsibility for a slip and fall depends on the circumstances. Property owners, occupiers, landlords, businesses, property managers or contractors may have responsibilities for keeping a property reasonably safe.
Slip and fall accidents may involve conditions such as:
- Snow or ice
- Wet or slippery floors
- Uneven sidewalks or pavement
- Broken or poorly maintained stairs
- Inadequate lighting
- Debris or other hazards in walkways
Determining responsibility can depend on where the accident happened, what caused the fall, who was responsible for the property and what steps were taken to address the hazard.
If your fall involved snow or ice, special notice requirements and deadlines may apply. It is important to obtain legal advice promptly after an accident.
