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Published: September 1, 2022 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026

Slips and falls can happen when you least expect them. In fact, in Yarmouth, many slip and fall accidents that result in injuries requiring hospitalization occur while performing routine, everyday tasks like shopping, walking through a parking lot, or visiting a friend’s residence.

When slips and falls occur on other people’s properties, accident victims may instinctively blame their own clumsiness or lack of attention for their injuries. It may not be immediately apparent to injured accident victims that the negligence of another party may have been responsible for creating the hazardous conditions that led them to sustain injuries in an accident.

In accordance with provincial legislation, the people who own/occupy commercial and/or residential properties have a legal responsibility to take reasonable preventative measures on-site to reduce the risk of injurious slip and fall accidents. In the context of premises liability claims, “occupiers” could refer to:

  • Landlords
  • Tenants
  • Property managers
  • Business owners
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Landscapers
  • Superintendents
  • Anyone who controls access to the space
  • Anyone responsible for the property’s maintenance
  • And possibly more

The people responsible for the space’s upkeep are required by law to routinely inspect and maintain the premises, and address any hazardous maintenance issues in a thorough and timely manner. If a property’s owners/occupiers fail to repair, remove, or provide their guests with adequate warning about on-site hazards and an injurious slip and fall accident occurs as a result, the at-fault property owner/occupier may be considered negligent. As such, they may be responsible for financially compensating the people injured in slips and falls resulting from their negligence.

Therefore, if you were involved in a slip and fall on someone else’s property and sustained compensable injuries as a result, our slip and fall lawyers serving Yarmouth may be able to provide you with useful legal advice and assistance. By working with our Yarmouth slip and fall lawyers, you may be able to pursue a civil claim against the at-fault property owner/occupier whose negligence created the conditions that allowed your accident to occur.

By pursuing a civil claim against the negligent property owner/occupier, our slip and fall lawyers serving Yarmouth may be able to help you recover damages you have incurred as a result of your injuries. These damages could include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Rehabilitation costs
  • Ongoing medical care/in-home care
  • Lost wages due to missed work
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Adjusted living expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • And possibly more

To discuss the circumstances of your accident and learn about options for financial recovery that may be available to you, take advantage of a free initial consultation with our Yarmouth slip and fall lawyers by contacting Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

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The injured victims of slip and fall accidents often incur substantial financial losses as  result of the injuries they sustained on someone else’s property. Depending on the severity of the injuries they have sustained, slip and fall accident victims may struggle to afford their necessary costs of medical care in addition to their regular monthly expenses.

To review the details of your accident and learn if you may be entitled to financial compensation, call Preszler Injury Lawyers and schedule your cost-free, no-obligation first meeting with our slip and fall lawyers serving Yarmouth.

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Preszler Injury Lawyers represents injured people across Ontario in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accident claims, slip and fall claims, long-term disability claims, and institutional abuse claims.

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Case Results

slip and fall accident Settlements

Please note that past results are not indicative of future results as each scenario presents itself with its unique set of circumstances. But here are some slip and fall accident related wins we’ve had for our clients.

Settlement

Slip and Fall Accident

$1,100,000

A woman was walking down fragile wooden stairs and sustained an injury that left her leg amputated. She also had pre-existing injuries that were further aggravated by this incident.

Settlement

Slip and Fall Accident

$860,000

Slip and fall on ice. Client Injuries: Head Injury and headaches

Settlement

Slip and Fall Accident

$550,700

Slip and fall on ice. Client Injuries: Head Injury and headaches

slip and fall accident FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions for slip and fall accident claims

A property owner, tenant, business, maintenance company, or another party responsible for the premises may be liable. Under Nova Scotia’s Occupiers’ Liability Act, an occupier must take reasonable care to keep visitors reasonably safe. Responsibility depends on who controlled the property and whether reasonable precautions were taken.

You generally need to show that a hazardous condition existed, that the responsible party failed to take reasonable care, and that the hazard caused your injuries. Relevant evidence may include photographs, surveillance footage, inspection records, maintenance logs, incident reports, medical records, and witness statements.

Possibly. Nova Scotia’s contributory-negligence rules may reduce compensation when an injured person shares responsibility for an accident, rather than eliminating the claim entirely. For example, the insurer may argue that you were distracted or failed to use reasonable care. The outcome will depend on the evidence.

The general limitation period is often two years from when the claim was discovered. However, shorter notice requirements or other rules may apply in certain situations, particularly when a government or public body is involved. Getting legal advice promptly can help protect important evidence and applicable deadlines.

Preszler Injury Lawyers handles eligible slip and fall cases on a contingency-fee basis. You generally pay no legal fees upfront, and legal fees are collected only if compensation is recovered for you. We can explain the fee arrangement and any potential case expenses during your free initial consultation.

A slip and fall lawyer can determine who controlled the property, preserve surveillance footage, obtain inspection and maintenance records, interview witnesses, and document your injuries and financial losses. Your lawyer can also deal with the property owner’s insurer, assess settlement offers, and pursue your claim in court when appropriate.

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