Slip and trips can cause significant and long lasting injuries. These injuries can take many months or even years to heal. During that time, you may be forced to pay out of pocket for expensive rehabilitation or professional services. You may even be forced to take time off to recover from your injuries.

It is common for pedestrians to suffer Personal Injury from falling due to cracks, uneven ground, or snow and ice on city property. If this occurs you can seek compensation from the municipality responsible for the maintenance of the area.

However, pursuant to the Municipal Act (and the City of Toronto Act in Toronto), slip and fall victims are required to report the fall to the municipality where the fall occurred within 10-days. The report must be in writing and must include the date, time, and location of the fall. Failure to put the municipality on notice may result in your claim being statute barred.

There are exceptions to the rule though, and the lawyers at Lima Lee Simovonian LLP will advocate on your behalf to protect your rights.

If you slip and fall on private property, pursuant to the Occupiers’ Liability Act, you are required to notify the occupier of the property within 60-days that the incident occurred. Similar to the reporting requirements identified above, the notice must be in writing and must include the date, time, and location of the fall.