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Most common causes of slip and fall accident gas station are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Gasoline spills and oil slicks
\n\u2022 Wet floors
\n\u2022 Inadequate lighting conditions
\n\u2022 Gaps, holes, and cracks in flooring
\n\u2022 Sudden change in elevation (unexpected bumps, potholes, curbs)
\n\u2022 Misplaced equipment that create obstacles
\n\u2022 Building code violations like broken steps that create hazardous conditions<\/p>\n
These accidents occur either indoors in gas stations that have restrooms or minimarts or outdoors around the pumps or in the parking lot. If you have been injured as a result of a gas station slip and fall accident, the law allows you to seek compensation from the liable party. The Occupier\u2019s Liability Act requires that the occupier of a building (the gas station management in this case) to take reasonable care to ensure that visitors to the premises are safe.<\/p>\n
At Grillo Law, we have a track record representing clients in slip and fall accidents at gas stations<\/strong>. When we file a lawsuit, we will gather evidence to prove the gas station management and its contractors did not practice reasonable care as envisioned by the Occupier\u2019s Liability Act. So, what is considered?<\/p>\n \u2022 Was the danger foreseeable and did the management take adequate care to prevent accidents? As an example, the management should know that narrow, dimly lit staircases, misplaced equipment, oil slicks, or potholes are potential hazards and should take corrective action. There should also be warnings for people who visit the premises that a hazard exists (like putting a \u201cCaution Wet Floor\u201d sign after mopping).<\/p>\n \u2022 Did the occupier act in accordance with reasonably acceptable practice and standards? The occupier may not be expected to clear ice and snow from his premises every half hour, but it is not reasonably acceptable to wait for a whole week.<\/p>\n \u2022 Did a system of inspection and maintenance exist? Management must maintain staff to ensure the gas station is safe and there must be logbooks for this.<\/p>\n \u2022 Were employees adequately trained to identify and eliminate hazards? Occupiers have an obligation to train their employees on safety issues, including preventing hazards and responding to emergencies.<\/p>\n \u2022 Was there a health and safety policy or manual and are employees trained on what to do in case of an emergency? Occupiers are legally obligated to put relevant policies in place to prevent accidents and to take care of emergencies.<\/p>\n \u2022 Was the hazard permitted to exist for an extended period? Management must respond quickly to hazards to eliminate them.<\/p>\n Most property owners have liability coverage. We will engage the insurer to ensure we get the most for your injuries. Call us an 416-614-6000 or email us at info@grillo.ca<\/strong> and we will answer any question you may have on your claim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ontario has three distinct climatic regions namely Great Lakes region, Southern Ontario, and Central and Eastern Ontario. In general, the province has moderate humid continental climate characterized by cold, snowy winters, heavy precipitation, and warm summers. This climate, especially snow and ice, make for hazardous conditions at gas stations that cause slip and fall accidents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9318,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"_pgmb_is_evergreen":false,"_pgmb_ap_template_id":0},"categories":[127],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n