An Overview of Slip-and-Fall Claims in Alberta – 1-800-JUSTICE®

Slip and fall incidents occur when individuals lose their footing on surfaces like snow, ice, or liquids, while trip and fall accidents happen due to hazards such as potholes or broken stairs. These incidents fall under occupiers' liability claims, which can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones and traumatic brain injuries. To seek compensation, it is essential to prove that the property owner failed to maintain a reasonably safe environment. While perfection is not required, property owners must take reasonable steps to ensure safety. If you've suffered injuries from a slip or trip and fall, consider reaching out to Preszler Injury Lawyers for expert assistance. They offer free consultations and can be contacted at 1-800-JUSTICE.

Slip and falls are exactly what they sound like; they occur when someone slips on snow, ice, or some sort of liquid substance. On the other hand, trip and falls happen when a person trips on a pothole, a broken stair, or falls down a flight of stairs due to a lack of railing. They can also occur when there is a differential between two pieces of ground, causing someone to stub their toe and fall forward or roll their ankle.

Slip and trip and fall claims are all encompassed in what are really called occupiers' liability claims. These claims cover a wide variety of slip and trip and fall incidents that can lead to injury. Many people who experience a slip and fall or trip and fall end up with quite serious injuries. The types of injuries we frequently see include broken wrists, broken hips, broken ankles, injured backs, and various brain injury claims, which often involve concussions or traumatic brain injuries. These injuries can occur when someone falls or slips on ice and hits their head on the ground, or when they fall down a flight of stairs and sustain a head injury.

In order to receive compensation for these claims, it is necessary to prove liability. You must show that the at-fault party, or the owner or occupier of the property, failed to take reasonable steps to ensure your safety, or that they did something wrong. This duty of care is statutory and imposes what is called an affirmative duty or a positive duty on property owners or occupiers to take action to ensure your safety.

It is important to note that the standard is not perfection; property owners do not need to ensure that every single square inch of the property is perfectly flat or free from any discrepancies or damage. However, the standard does require that the property be reasonably safe.

Lawyers can assist in pursuing meaningful compensation for victims of slip and fall claims. We do this through the litigation process and by utilizing the court system, similar to other personal injury claims. We must investigate the nature of your impairments and the injuries you have sustained. As previously mentioned, slip and falls and trip and falls can lead to very serious injuries that may result in lifelong impairment. It is crucial to conduct a thorough examination to determine how your life will be affected moving forward in light of your circumstances. We use experts to help quantify these impacts, but the experience of the lawyer or law firm you choose is also vital. They should be familiar with the range of outcomes for individuals with specific types of injuries.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall incident, feel free to reach out to Preszler Injury Lawyers. We have expertise in handling slip and fall claims and have successfully managed thousands of them. We are available to answer your questions and provide free consultations. You can contact us at 1-800-JUSTICE.