Do I need to provide written notice after a slip and fall accident?

Written notice is strongly recommended to confirm details and for pre-judgment interest. Under the Act, snow or ice-related claims require written notice within 60 days, with exceptions for death or reasonable explanation. Municipal incidents usually require notice within 10 days.

What evidence should I gather to support my slip and fall claim?

Helpful evidence includes photographs or videos of the scene, incident reports, witness statements, and relevant medical records.

Can I still file a claim if the property owner was unaware of the hazard?

Yes, liability may still apply if the owner should have known about the hazard, even if they were not actually aware of it.

What if I was partially at fault for my slip and fall accident?

You may still recover compensation under contributory negligence. Your compensation will be reduced according to your percentage of fault.

Slip and Fall Incidents

Q: What should I do immediately after a slip and fall accident?

Seek immediate medical attention, document the location and conditions of the incident, take pictures, gather witness names, and contact Verkhovets Law promptly. Some incidents require reporting within 10 days.

Q: Who is responsible for my injuries in a slip and fall incident?

Liability may rest with the party responsible for maintenance, such as property owners, tenants, or property managers, especially if the area was not reasonably maintained or snow and ice were not cleared.

Q: What is the time limit for filing a slip and fall claim?

Most claims must be filed within 2 years. For municipal claims, notice must be given within 10 days. For snow or ice-related incidents, written notice must be provided within 60 days.

Q: What types of compensation can I receive for a slip and fall injury?

Compensation may include medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income, loss of enjoyment of life, and costs of future care. Each case is unique, and consultation with Verkhovets Law is recommended.

Q: How can I prove negligence in a slip and fall case?

You must show that a hazard existed which the property owner could have reasonably prevented, and that the owner breached their duty of care or standard of care.

Q: What is the Occupiers' Liability Act, and how does it affect my claim?

The Occupiers’ Liability Act requires occupiers to take reasonable steps to ensure premises are safe. Examples include repairing sidewalks or staircases and clearing icy walkways.

+ What should I do immediately after a slip and fall accident?

If you had an incident where you were injured, please seek immediate medical attention. You also may want to take steps to document the location of the incident, conditions of the surface and potential reasons that contributed to you being injured. Take pictures of the road, stairs or the location of your injury. Get names of the people who may have witnessed you being injured, and how it happened. Call Verkhovets Law at your earliest opportunity as some incidents require to be reported in a very specific way within 10 days.

+ Who is responsible for my injuries in a slip and fall incident?

If you fell or otherwise injured yourself as a result of improperly maintained area, accumulation of snow or ice which was not reasonably cleared, party that failed to comply with their obligations when it comes to cleaning and maintenance is likely to bare responsibility for your injuries and resulting losses, Other potentially responsible parties are property owners, tenants, and property managers.

+ What is the time limit for filing a slip and fall claim?

In most circumstances, you must bring a claim within two years. However, in case municipality, the claimants must provide a notice to their claims to a municipality within 10 days of their injury. If an injury occurred due to slip and fall on ice or snow, the property owner and/or occupier and/or any other potentially responsible party has to be informed within 60 days.

+ What types of compensation can I receive for a slip and fall injury?

Victims of a slip and fall injury can receive compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, loss of income and loss of enjoyment of life, and cost of their future care, etc. There are a number of other losses that an injured person can be compensated for. Each case is unique. We suggest you call Verkhovets Law to discuss your situation.

+ How can I prove negligence in a slip and fall case?

To establish negligence in a slip and fall case, it must be shown that there was a hazard that the property owner could have reasonably prevented by taking proper precautions. The owner has breached his duty of care and/or the standard of care.

+ What is the Occupiers' Liability Act, and how does it affect my claim?

The Occupiers’ Liability Act is a statute that establishes the legal duty of care owed by occupiers to individuals entering their premises, requiring them to take reasonable measures to ensure the property is reasonably safe for all people who access it. Repairing sidewalk or staircase, clearing icy walkways and roads, etc. are some examples of reasonable precautionary measures.

Slip and Fall Incidents

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