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Slip and Fall Lawyer in Toronto and across Ontario
James Moon spent his early career defending these claims for insurers. Now he uses what he learned to stand on the injured side of the file. Bilingual service in Korean and English.
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What a slip and fall lawyer checks first
A slip on ice in a parking lot, a fall on a broken stair, a tumble on an icy city sidewalk. The injury feels sudden. The law moves even faster.
Ontario sets two notice windows that can shut a valid claim down before a lawsuit is ever filed. Sixty days for snow and ice falls on private property. Ten days for falls on municipal property like sidewalks, roads, parks, and city parking lots. Miss the window and the door closes, with only narrow exceptions.
If you or someone in your family has been hurt in a fall, the first call should happen soon. Evidence disappears fast. Security video gets overwritten. Salting logs go missing. The sooner James can serve notice and preserve proof, the stronger the claim.
Questions
Common questions, answered.
General information, not legal advice. Contact James to find out what applies to your situation.
How long do I have to sue after a slip and fall in Ontario?
Generally two years from the date of the fall under the Limitations Act, 2002. Two shorter notice deadlines apply first, though. Sixty days for snow or ice falls on private property, and ten days for falls on municipal property. Because those notice windows are so short, it is best to speak with a lawyer right away.
I slipped on ice. What is the 60-day notice rule?
For falls caused by snow or ice on private property, section 6.1 of the Occupiers' Liability Act requires written notice of the claim within 60 days. The notice must include the date, time, and location of the fall and must be personally served or sent by registered mail. Missing it can bar the claim, although a court may excuse it in narrow cases such as a reasonable excuse with no prejudice to the defendant.
I fell on a city sidewalk. Is the deadline different?
Yes. Under section 44 of the Municipal Act, 2001, you must give the municipality written notice within 10 days, stating the place, cause, and time of the fall. This is one of the tightest deadlines in Ontario injury law, so contact a lawyer immediately if a city sidewalk, road, parking lot, or park was involved.
Who can be held responsible for my fall?
Anyone who occupied or controlled the property. That can include the owner, the tenant or business operating the space, the property manager, and the contractor hired to clear snow or maintain the area. More than one party is often responsible, which is why early investigation matters.
Do I have a case if there was a wet floor sign or it was snowing?
Possibly. Occupiers owe reasonable care, not a guarantee of safety, so warnings and weather are relevant but not the end of the analysis. The question is whether the occupier did what a reasonable occupier would have done, such as salting, inspecting, and addressing known hazards. James will review the facts and give you an honest assessment.
What should I do right after a fall?
If you can, photograph the hazard and the conditions, note the exact location and time, get witness names, keep the footwear you were wearing, and see a doctor. Report the fall to the property owner or business. Then call a lawyer quickly so notice can be served and evidence like security video and maintenance logs can be preserved before it is lost.
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