Winter ice, an unsalted walkway, a grease-slicked floor, an unlit stairwell, a gap in a sidewalk, a poorly maintained walkway, a deck with faulty railings, or a staircase in breach of the Ontario Building Code — premises injuries are common and the resulting injuries are often serious. The challenge is evidence: conditions change within hours, so the record has to be captured fast.
Daniel moves quickly to preserve what matters — photographs, maintenance logs, weather data, and witnesses — and knows how to meet Ontario's tight notice deadlines for these claims.
- Medical and rehabilitation costs
- Lost income during recovery and loss of competitive advantage afterwards
- Pain and suffering for serious injuries
- Future-care needs for lasting impairments
- Housekeeping and out-of-pocket expenses
I slipped on ice — is there a deadline?
Yes, and it's unusually short. For snow-and-ice falls on sidewalks, or any claim involving a municipality, Ontario law generally requires written notice to the municipal authority within ten days. Private-property occupiers' liability claims must be commenced within two years, but acting quickly is critical to a thorough investigation before conditions change. These deadlines can bar an otherwise strong claim, so prompt advice matters.
Wondering whether you have a claim?
Tell Daniel what happened. He'll give you a straight read, in confidence, at no cost.