If you were injured because of unsafe property conditions in Richmond Hill, Barrie, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering or another Ontario community, you may have an occupiers’ liability claim and may be entitled to compensation.

At The Personal Injury Lawyer, we represent people injured because a property was dangerous or was not properly maintained.

What Is an Occupiers’ Liability Claim?

You may have an occupiers’ liability claim if you suffered a physical or psychological injury because of unsafe conditions on a property.

Common causes include:

• Slipping and falling on ice or snow
• Broken sidewalks or uneven concrete
• Poor lighting or missing warning signs
• Unsafe stairs or railings
• Elevator or escalator accidents
• Collapsing retail shelving or signage
• Garage or entry door malfunctions
• Deck or balcony collapses
• Swimming pool accidents
• Building code violations
• Property fires

Depending on the circumstances, the responsible party may be the property owner, tenant or business operating on the premises.

Your Safety Rights Under Ontario Law

Ontario law requires property occupiers to take reasonable steps to keep people and their belongings reasonably safe while on the premises.

This responsibility may apply to hazards caused by:

• The condition of the property
• Activities taking place on the property

If reasonable steps were not taken to address a dangerous condition, the responsible party may be liable for your injuries and losses.

Important Deadlines for Government Property Claims

Special rules and notice requirements may apply when an injury occurs on municipal or provincial property.

In some cases, written notice must be provided within 10 days of the incident.

Examples include:

Municipal property
Sidewalks, roads, curbs, potholes and public facilities may require notice to the appropriate municipality.

Provincial property
Highways, provincial parks and government properties may be subject to different notice requirements.

Missing an applicable deadline can affect your claim, so getting legal advice as soon as possible is important.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

If unsafe property conditions caused your injuries, you may be able to pursue compensation for:

• Medical and rehabilitation expenses
• Lost income
• Future care costs
• Pain and suffering

Free Consultation

If you or a loved one was injured because of unsafe property conditions, getting legal advice early can help preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Contact The Personal Injury Lawyer for a free consultation if your accident occurred in York Region, Toronto or the GTA, including Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora and Newmarket. We also serve clients throughout Durham Region, Peel Region and Simcoe County.