Toronto Slip/Trip and Fall Lawyer
Most of us have slipped and fallen in the past. Fortunately, many slips, trips and falls do not result in serious injury; perhaps just a few cuts/bruises and a mild case of embarrassment. However, in other instances, slip, trip, and fall accidents can leave people seriously injured with broken bones, sprains, concussions, and more. If you've been injured in a slip, trip and fall accident due to no fault of your own, you should strongly consider retaining the services of a knowledgeable Toronto slip/trip and fall lawyer. Our firm has handled countless slip, trip and fall accident cases over the years, and we are ready to do the same for you. Contact Merricks Law Group today to learn more about how we can help you.
Do I Need a Toronto Slip/Trip and Fall Lawyer?
Those injured in slip/trip and fall accidents should understand that Ontario law is particularly stringent when it comes to occupiers' liability claims, the legal term for cases where a property owner or manager failed to keep their premises reasonably safe, which is why you shouldn't hire just any slip/trip and fall lawyer in Toronto to represent your case. Our team has fought for slip/trip and fall accident victims for years, and we're ready to put that experience to work for you.
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Our Legal Services
Merricks Law Group provides slip/trip and fall accident victims throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area with a wide array of legal services. Among other slip/trip and fall accidents, we proudly handle the following:
Airport Accidents
Airport management and staff must be vigilant at all times and ensure their property is safe for all travelers. When they breach their duty of care, serious accidents can occur.
Parking Lot Accidents
Store owners and other property owners are required, by law, to ensure their parking lots are safe for all guests and passersby. Unfortunately, there are times where they fail to do so, and if you've been injured due to no fault of your own in a parking lot accident, you should strongly consider speaking with our knowledgeable Toronto personal injury lawyer today.
Restaurant Accidents
Many of us enjoy spending the night out at restaurants. That being said, in most cases, a bad restaurant experience is limited to a poorly-cooked meal. While this may spoil a night, it's nothing compared to sustaining a serious injury as a result of restaurant staff/management negligence. Unfortunately, these accidents happen more commonly than you may think.
Sidewalk Accidents
Sidewalks are generally not considered dangerous, but they can be, especially when property owners fail to ensure that their sidewalks are free of safety hazards such as potholes, debris, and more. Victims of sidewalk accidents involving municipal property should secure experienced representation as soon as possible, as they may need to file written notice within just 10 days of the accident.
Stairway Accidents:
If you were injured on a defective flight of stairs, or because stairwell conditions were otherwise unsafe, our firm is here to help.
Supermarket Accidents
Supermarkets are among the last places that anyone would expect to sustain a serious injury, though at times, supermarkets are riddled with unsafe conditions that wrongfully endanger shoppers. Those injured in supermarkets should strongly consider their legal options.
Fulfilling the Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Claim
When someone is injured on another person's property, they must hire a knowledgeable Toronto slip/trip and fall lawyer who can prove several things. To start, our firm must prove that the property owner, or occupier, either knew or should have reasonably known about the unsafe property conditions. From here, we will have to prove that the occupier failed to take action to fix the unsafe conditions in a timely manner, and that you were injured and incurred significant damages as a result of your injury.
To prove your claim, our firm will work to uncover surveillance footage of your accident, pictures of the unsafe conditions that caused your accident, witness statements, medical documents, a copy of the police report filed at the scene of the accident, and more.
Economic Damages Vs. Non-Economic Damages (Pain & Suffering)
There are two primary types of damages that our firm can pursue in your personal injury claim. The most common type of damage is economic damages. Economic damages deal with the financial cost of an injury, such as the cost of surgeries, hospital stays, rehabilitation, lost income, and more.
On the other hand, non-economic damages cover non-monetary losses, such as the loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and more. Keep in mind that Ontario law places a deductible on pain and suffering damages, and in most cases, your injuries must meet a legal threshold of being "serious and permanent" in order to recover this type of compensation. Our firm will pursue the fullest compensation possible on your behalf.
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Limitation Period for Occupiers' Liability Claims in Ontario
In most cases, the limitation period for occupiers' liability claims in Ontario is two years, meaning you must generally file your claim within two years of the date of your accident. However, if your injury occurred on municipal property, such as a public sidewalk, you may need to provide written notice to the municipality within just 10 days, a much shorter window than most people expect. Failing to meet either deadline will most likely relinquish your right to sue. The sooner you speak with our firm, the better off you will be. We are ready to assist you and fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve.
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If you've been wrongfully injured on another person's property, you can turn to our Toronto slip/trip and fall lawyers to fight for the compensation you need to cover the cost of any damages you've incurred as a result of your accident. Contact Merricks Law Group today to schedule your initial consultation with our firm.
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