What to do After a Slip and Fall Accident at a Department Store
Department stores such as Lowe’s and the Home Depot have business liability insurance. The hardware chains also have experienced legal teams that represent them in personal injury claims that are filed against them. How to protect your rights?
What you must Prove in a Slip and Fall Personal Injury Claim against a Hotel
Have you been injured following a slip and fall accident at a hotel? In Ontario, slip and fall accident claims are governed by the Occupiers’ Liability Act (OLA). The gist of the OLA is found in section 3(1) and it provides that…
What you need to Know Following a Slip and Fall Accident at A Large Department Store Such as Costco
If you are injured at a store such as Costco following a slip and fall accident, Ontario Occupier’s Liability Act sets out the path towards seeking compensation. You will need to prove that the store did not practice the highest duty of care, leading to the accident.
What are your Rights when you Slip and Fall in a Shopping Mall?
Cases of people slipping and falling in shopping malls and stores are very common. If you are injured in such an accident, the Occupier’s Liability Act is in place to assist you to get compensated. So, what are your rights under the law?
What To Do If you Are Injured at a Fast-Food Chain Restaurant
Fast food restaurants have elaborate public safety policies and maintenance protocols to minimize risk of injury to their patrons. Despite the policies, patrons are injured every year, leading one to conclude that staff do not always follow the policies.
Slip and Fall Injuries at Tim Hortons
If you are injured as a result of negligence on the part of Tim Hortons, the law allows you to seek compensation for damages. Tim Horton will have general liability insurance which covers it in case of any claim filed against it, including slip and fall injuries claims.
Slip and Fall Accidents at Parking Lots
Approximately 17% of time-loss injuries that are accepted by workers’ compensation commissions and boards across Canada are as a result of slip and fall accidents. Parking lots are a common source of slip and fall accidents. The law requires the occupier to do regular checks, to do maintenance and to take all necessary action to prevent slip and fall accidents.
What to Do if You Sustain an Injury at a Grocery Store?
Retail corporations that operate hypermarkets, grocery stores, and discount stores are liable to their customers to ensure their premises are safe to walk on. Hazards that can directly cause a slip and fall injury at a grocery store include…
