SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
If you have been injured as a result of a "slip and fall" accident there is a good chance we can recover damages for you.
In the legal profession the term "slip and fall" is often used to cover a broad range of accidents such as trips or accidents involving problems with a surface or structure.
For example, a slip and fall accident could be caused by an uneven floor surface, a leaking pipe creating a pool of water, a rotten board on a deck, a hidden hole in a lawn or poor or inadequate lighting.
As a general rule, you can claim damages for a slip and fall if you have been injured as a result of a failure by the owner or occupier to provide a reasonably safe premises.
This is because an owner or occupier of a property owes a duty to any potential visitors to ensure there are no hazards on their property which could foreseeably cause injury.
If they fail to provide a reasonably safe premises and you are injured as a result they could be liable a for full range of personal injury damages including damages for pain and suffering, lost wages or income, your out of pocket expenses, cost of future care, diminished capacity for work and even damages for loss of enjoyment or amenities of life.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE SUFFERED A PERSONAL INJURY IN A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT?
Take photos of the location of the slip and fall accident as soon as possible.
Get the names and contact information for any witnesses to the accident.
Report the accident to the occupier or owner of the property.
Photograph and keep the footwear you were wearing at the time of the accident and preserve any other evidence you think may be relevant.
Follow the advice or treatment recommendations of your family doctor.
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident you will need the help of a qualified Vancouver lawyer to help protect your rights under the law.
Call one of our Vancouver Lawyers for a free consultation.