Winter in Ottawa is beautiful, but it comes with its challenges, particularly when snow and ice are involved. Every year, slips, falls, and accidents remind us that clearing snow isn’t just a seasonal task; it’s a legal responsibility. So, who is actually responsible for clearing the snow? Is it the city, homeowners, landlords, or tenants? […]
Category: Slip and Fall Accidents
How Much Time Do You Have to Make a Slip and Fall Claim
If you slip and fall on someone else’s property and injure yourself, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. That is, if you are able to establish that the premises were not reasonably safe. How much time do you have to make a slip and fall claim? Learn everything you need to file […]
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Bill 118 Makes Changes to Slip and Fall Time Limit.
Slip and Fall Accident Time Limit. The Ontario government has recently passed Bill 118, also known as the Occupier’s Liability Amendment Act. The new bill changes the slip and fall time limit for people injured on ice and snow to make a claim to recover damages after a slip and fall injury caused by snow […]
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Changes to Slip and Fall Accident Timelines
Changes to Slip and Fall Accident Timelines Bill 118, the Act to amend the Occupiers’ Liability Act came into effect December 8, 2020. Changes to Ontario Law and slip and fall accident timelines will soon affect people who are injured by a slip and fall accident on icy steps, walkways, laneways, or property. Those injured […]
Our Ottawa lawyers discuss slip and fall accident compensation and contributory negligence.
Accident Scenario: People slip and fall every day. Depending on where you fall and the extent of your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation for general damages from slip and fall accidents in Ontario can vary and accident victims can be compensated for injuries by receiving compensation for pain and suffering, loss of […]
Slip and Fall accident on City of Ottawa property ?
Ottawa has seen its fair share of changes in the weather lately. Last week, we received dozens of phone calls related to slip and fall accidents on either private property or public property. Many streets in Ottawa were like skating rinks last week. Not only the roads were slippery, but the sidewalks were also a […]
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