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The winter months in the Greater Toronto Area and throughout Ontario Province are filled with freezing temperatures, ice and snow, and unpredictable wet weather. As a result, a significant percentage of the personal injury claims that are filed during this time involved motor vehicle as well as slip and fall accidents (especially the latter). If by some chance you sustain serious injuries in a slip and fall accident, here’s what you should know as well as what you need to do as soon as possible.
· First and most importantly, remember that the property maintenance person, manager, or owner is required by law to ensure the safety of individuals who use it.
· You should always file a police report and related documents and get the paper trail of your circumstances started, especially if you are going to sue for damages. Having all the documents is essential to win the compensation.
· Get examined by your physician or healthcare provider immediately to determine the nature and extent of your injuries, recommend and perform treatment, and contribute additional ammunition to your legal paper trail.
· Keep a thorough record of every expense and receipt whenever possible as this will all be considered when it comes to determining the true value of your personal injury claim and estimating the amount to sue for.
· Sit down and discuss your circumstances with your insurer to determine the limits on your policy and learn more about long-term and short-term benefits. They will give you a clear picture.
· Follow-up with your physician or healthcare provider’s recovery instructions. This is one of the best things you can do for your case as well as your body. Plus, it helps establish the impact of your injuries.
· Consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer in order to determine what your personal injury claim is worth and to ensure that your rights to compensation will be protected throughout the legal process.
· Sue for lost wages, past and future. The standard homeowner’s policies in Ontario Province have up to $1 million limits, but a lawsuit will have to be filed in order to get the compensation you’re deserving of.
· ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS use common sense as a home or property owner so people do not slip or trip and fall and sustain serious injuries as a result. Remember, as the property maintenance person, manager, or owner, you are obligated by law to provide pedestrians safe passage through your property.
Despite the fact that slip and fall accidents are unpredictable, there is a much greater frequency of their occurrence during the wintertime and whenever there is inclement weather. Driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, streets, and walkways are not immune to ice and snow build-up or slippery surfaces. If you’ve recently sustained injuries in a slip and fall accident, consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer today and ensure that your rights to compensation are protected.