A variety of different situations can trigger a slip and fall incident in a department store. Still, details about a given situation do not rule-against the fact that the store should be held liable for any injuries. Yet an injured victim does need to undertake the proper actions. (more…)
Category: Slip and Fall
Defenses Available To Defendant’s Legal Team
The victim of a personal injury, following an accident, finds it easy to point an accusing finger at one or more of the other persons at the scene. Yet a charge of alleged negligence does not always hold up during negotiations or in a courtroom. The accuser’s lawyer should be able to conceive of some possible defenses, which might be made to the accusing client’s argument. (more…)
Creating A List of Questions To Direct At Your Potential Future Lawyer
Should you be in a situation in which you have sustained injuries due to somebody else’s negligence, then you may also be in a situation in which you can build a solid personal injury claim which could get you compensation for your losses. However, in order for your case to have high chances of success, you will need to hire a competent personal injury lawyer who has the necessary connections and skill set to put together and present your case. (more…)
Time Limits On Personal Injury Claims
In Ontario, you have two years to start taking legal action on behalf of your personal injury claim, however when it comes to exceptions and provisions, things get fuzzy. There are amendments which have been made over the course of the last few years, but still, little has changed and an injury lawyer in Stouffville may help shed light and win your case. (more…)
Who Is At Fault For A Slip And Fall Incident?
If you own a piece of property, be sure that you take every precaution, in order to prevent a slip and fall incident. Do not assume that such accidents can only happen in places where there could be ice on the ground or some type of liquid on the floor. The law places under the heading “slip and fall incident” any injury-causing accident that takes place in an unsafe and poorly-maintained environment. (more…)