Overview
Injured in a Slip and Fall and Not Sure What to Do Next?
If you were hurt in a slip, trip, or fall, acting quickly can protect your health and your claim. Depending on who owns the property, you may have as little as seven days to notify the responsible party about the accident.
You generally have two years from the date of the injury to start a lawsuit. Written notice of your intention to start legal action should be given as soon as possible, and no later than 60 days if the fall happened on private property.
Common Challenges in Slip and Fall Claims
Ontario slip and fall claims have strict notice deadlines that can affect your rights
The responsible party may be an owner, tenant, manager, contractor, or municipality
Evidence disappears fast when snow melts, spills are cleaned, or hazards get repaired
Security footage can be overwritten quickly, making video evidence hard to obtain
Proving the hazard existed and caused your fall can be difficult
Winter cases often hinge on whether snow and ice maintenance was reasonable
Defendants may argue shared fault, like distraction, footwear, or route choices
Delayed treatment or inconsistent symptoms can weaken medical documentation
Missing limitation periods or procedural steps can harm even strong claims
The Aaron Waxman Difference
How Can Aaron Waxman and Associates, P.C. Help?
If you were injured in a slip and fall, Aaron Waxman and Associates, P.C. can help you understand who may be responsible, what notice requirements may apply, and what evidence can help support your claim. A proper liability investigation can help determine what caused the fall and whether reasonable steps were taken to prevent it.
If you sustained serious injuries, compensation may include lost wages, future income loss, out-of-pocket medical expenses, and pain and suffering (general damages).
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Ontario, a person can pursue a court action against a property owner for injuries resulting from a slip and fall injury or trip and fall accident. More than one party may be involved, and the occupant responsible for maintenance may not be the owner.
You generally have two years from the incident date to commence a slip and fall lawsuit. Written notice should be provided as soon as possible, and depending on who the property owner is, you may have as little as seven days from the day you fell to provide notification.
Yes. Some situations have very short notice requirements. In some cases, notice may be required within seven days of the accident.
If you sustained serious injuries, compensation may include lost wages, future income loss, out-of-pocket medical expenses, and pain and suffering (general damages).
Common causes include hazards linked to poorly maintained property, such as icy sidewalks, torn carpet, cracked sidewalks, broken floorboards, loose or improper handrails, and wet floors.
Every case is different. A settlement can take anywhere from a few months to a few years, depending on the circumstances and the seriousness of the injuries.
