Slip and Fall Lawyers Hamilton

With winter quickly approaching and Hamilton, Ontario's icy and snowy conditions, the lawyers at Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers have seen a substantial increase of slips and falls in the winter months. The most common injuries a person suffers from when they fall on ice include back injuries, broken wrists, broken ankles and concussions. According to the latest statistics from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 9,000 people were hospitalized due to slip and falls on ice in Canada during 2016-2017.   

All property owners in Hamilton, Ontario, have a legal obligation to ensure their property is maintained to ensure all visitors and guests are not harmed from a slip and fall due to ice and failure to remove snow. Removing these potential risks is an important part of keeping people safe from injury and during the cold Canadian winters, shovelling off driveways, salting down roads, and ensuring a safe pathway to the sidewalk.   

 If you or someone you know has been injured in a slip and fall in the winter, you could be eligible to file against the homeowner/property owner responsible for not maintaining the property where you fell. A lawyer at Findlay Personal Injury Lawyer will be glad to sit down with you to review your accident and advise you of your options.   

• Seek medical attention right away.  
• If you are able, take pictures of the area and where you fell and note the details of the events, how you fell, what parts of your body did you land on, the weather, was there snow hiding the ice?   
• Make a note of the areas that were not adequately maintained.  
• If there are any witnesses, obtain contact information.   
• Contact the person who owns the property, alert them of your fall, and ask if there is any video surveillance.   
• After seeing a doctor, follow up regarding your injuries.  
• Ensure to keep a record of all medical bills and receipts for other expenses along with any documentation confirming any missed work.   

Lastly, avoid giving any statements to the insurance company until you have spoken with an experienced slip and fall lawyer at Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers. Slip and falls on ice cause many serious injuries that result in medical expenses for treatment, leaving people in financial situations.  

Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers has represented victims of slip and falls on ice for residents of Hamilton, Ontario, for years. We have hands-on experience and developed a strategic strategy to ensure the victims are rightfully compensated. When you book your consultation with our slip and fall lawyers, we will listen to your story and assess your case. If we can determine if someone is liable for your injuries, then we will take on the case and ensure that our team does everything to ensure you are fully compensated.  

20 Hughson Street South # 510
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2A1
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