Occupiers Liability
An occupiers’ liability claim in Ontario is filed against a property owner or occupier who was somehow negligent in preventing injuries on his or her property. Such claims commonly arise from incidents such as a slip-and-fall on icy stairs, or a trip-and-fall on uneven ground or pot hole.
A successful claim may result in compensation that addresses pain and suffering, medical costs and missed income.
- The definition of a premises;
- A definition of an occupier’s duty to maintain a reasonably safe premises;
- Exceptions to an occupier’s liability (such as in the case of trespassing or an injury that occurs during the pursuit of a criminal activity);
- How special contracts may or may not affect liability; and,
- ducts are delivered immediately
- A landlord’s obligation as an occupier.
Accidents of such nature may occur on:
- Private parking lots
- Ramps
- Sidewalks
- Driveways
- Aisles
- Stairs
- Uncleared snow/ice
- Uneven surfaces, cracks in sidewalks
- Poor lighting
- Improperly waxed floors, spilled fluids that have been left uncleaned
- Loose debris in a walkway
- Broken steps on stairways
Who is liable in an occupiers’ liability claim?
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A store owner
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A landlord
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Hotel owner/property manager
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Home owner
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Restaurant owner
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Grocery store manager
If you have been injured and/or disabled as a result of serious slip-and-fall incident, it is important to have an experienced and diligent lawyer by your side, representing you. At Noohi Law, we pride ourselves on our exceptional client service, thorough knowledge of the law, and innovative solutions. Contact us today with your personal injury inquiries at 647-957-0218 or at mypersonalinjury@noohilaw.com.
