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Spring Update: Trip and Falls on Commercial Property

  • February 25, 2018/
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This article is about trip and falls that happen on commercial property like a store, private parking lot, residential apartment building or other place of business. For more information about trip and falls on Private Property or on Public Property, please see related articles.

Common causes of trip and falls on commercial property

Spring thaw brings with it the potential for uneven sidewalks, loose steps and cracks in the pavement or ground. Businesses are not always prompt to fix these hazards which can cause trip and falls and serious injuries.

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Spring Update: Trip and Falls on Public Property

  • February 25, 2018/
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This article is about trip and falls that happen on public or government property like a sidewalk, public washroom or public park. For more information about trip and falls on Private Property or on Commercial Property, please see related articles.

Common causes of trip and falls on public property

Spring thaw brings with it the potential for uneven sidewalks, loose steps and cracks in the ground. Spring in Ontario is often called “Pothole Season” for the crumbling streets and pavements that characterize this time of year. Each year the city launches an annual blitz to repair infrastructure that lasts well into April. In the meantime potholes and other obstacles pose a danger to pedestrians and cars alike.

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Spring Update: Trip and Falls on Private Property

  • February 25, 2018/
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  • Under : Trip and Fall

This article is about trip and falls that happen on private property like someone’s home, their driveway, walkway or lawn. For more information about trip and falls on Commercial Property or on Public Property, please see related articles.

Common causes of trip and falls on private property

Spring thaw brings with it the potential for uneven footpaths, loose steps, cracks in the ground and obstacles like fallen branches and other yard debris. Spring also marks the start of the renovation season and the dangers of temporary construction projects. There are other year-round dangers within the home as well, like slippery floors or poorly placed furniture.

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Trip and Falls on Public Property

  • February 25, 2018/
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The threat of slip and falls is a common winter-time conversation topic. Trip and falls receive less attention but can be just as dangerous. This article examines the components of a successful trip and fall claim against a city or municipality, as set out in a recent Ontario Superior Court decision.

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Unsafe Stairs and Stairway Accidents

  • February 25, 2018/
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Step and stair injuries are the single largest contributor to fall-related hospitalizations in Canada. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation cites three main reasons for most falls. These include health factors, behavioural factors and environmental factors like poor lighting and design. Often a step or stair injury may result from a combination of factors.

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Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall Claims

  • February 16, 2018/
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Because of the completely unexpected nature of these accidents, fairly serious injuries may occur. Potential “at fault” persons are the owner and tenant of the property where the fall occurred, and the municipality if the fall occurred on public property such as sidewalks and municipal parking lots.

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Tony Lafazanis received his Bachelor of Laws in 1981 upon graduation from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario bar in 1983. He is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Toronto Lawyers Association and the Hellenic Canadian Lawyers Association. Tony is also a Greek-speaking lawyer that can communicate the entire process in the Greek language.

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