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Overview
Fortunately, many of us go our entire lives without ever sustaining a serious injury as a result of another person’s negligence, however, many of us are not so lucky, and if you are someone who was recently injured due to unsafe property conditions, you should strongly consider speaking with a knowledgeable Toronto slip and fall lawyer who has handled countless premises liability cases in the past. You should not have to financially, as well as physically, suffer because of the negligence of another party, and with Merricks Law Group on your side, you may not have to. Contact our firm to schedule your free initial consultation today.
Why Do I need an Ontario Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured in Toronto, it is critical that you hire an Ontario personal injury lawyer who is well-versed in Toronto’s premises liability laws. Our firm can effectively analyze the circumstances of your case and determine the best strategy going forward on your behalf.
Our Legal Services in a Slip, Trip or Fall Accident
Here at Merricks Law Group, we handle virtually all types of personal injury claims. Our firm proudly represents accident victims who’ve sustained injuries in the following types of slips and tripping accidents:
Proving Your Premises Liability Claim
To win a premises liability claim after being harmed in a slip and fall accident, you must prove several things. First, you must prove that the property owner either knew or should have known about the unsafe property conditions. You must then prove that the property owner failed to remove, clear away, or fix the unsafe conditions timely. You and your Toronto personal injury lawyer must then demonstrate that you were directly injured as a result of the property owner’s failure to take the necessary actions to ensure a safe premises, and that you incurred significant damages as a result.
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Recovering Compensation
There are two types of damages that you may recover compensation for — economic damages and non-pecuniary damages. Economic damages deal with the financial cost of an injury (medical bills, lost wages, etc.) while non-pecuniary damages deal with the intangible damages associated with an injury, such as emotional distress, disfigurement, the loss of enjoyment of life, and more. Economic damages are unlimited, in the sense that there is no limit to the dollar amount that you may recover for your injury. On the other hand, non-pecuniary damages currently have a cap at around $400,000.
Statute of Limitations for Slip and Fall Accident Claims in Ontario
Ontario has a statute of limitations in place when it comes to premises liability claims. The statute of limitations for slip and fall accident claims in Ontario is, generally, two years, which only gives you two years from the date of your accident to take legal action against the party responsible for your injuries. That being said, if you were injured on property owned by the government or a municipality, you will have to file a Notice of Claim in a few as ten days from the date of your accident, and if you fail to do so, you may permanently relinquish your right to sue. The sooner you speak with our firm, the sooner we can begin working on your claim.
Contact a Toronto Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slip and fall accidents can put a person’s life on hold. The bottom line is that if you’ve been injured as a result of a negligent property owner, you should not have to pay the cost of your recovery on your own. We realize that this is a difficult time, and our personal injury lawyers are here to provide you with the personalized attention you deserve through every step of the legal process ahead. Contact Merricks Law Group to schedule your free initial consultation with our firm today.
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