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Published: September 24, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026

Hazardous on other people’s commercial or residential properties may sound innocent enough, but if left unaddressed by the premises’ owner and/or occupier, serious accidents can occur. Slips and falls caused by commonplace maintenance issues often result in severe injuries which could adversely impact unsuspecting accident victims in profound ways. Indeed, slip and fall accidents resulting from improperly maintained hazards on other people’s property are among the leading causes of hospitalization in the region.

Common examples of often-neglected maintenance hazards that result in injurious slips and falls include:

  • Uncleared ice and snow
  • Spilled liquids
  • Broken or missing handrails
  • Poor lighting
  • Wet floors
  • Uneven surfaces
  • Loose carpeting
  • Cracked sidewalks
  • Potholes
  • Cluttered walkways
  • Broken tiles
  • And more

The people who own and/or occupy properties in the province are required by law to routinely inspect and regularly maintain their premises in order to reduce the risk of injurious accidents on-site. According to the province’s Occupiers’ Liability Act, the people who control access to commercial or residential properties and are responsible for their upkeep have a duty of care to the people who interact with the space. This may include guests, tenants, customers, employees, delivery personnel, and passersby.

Since property owners and/or occupiers are required to inspect the premises regularly, they should be aware of potentially dangerous issues on-site. If the responsible parties fail to address hazards in a timely fashion by repairing them, removing them, or providing guests with sufficient warning about them, serious accidents can occur. When they do, the property owner/occupier who failed to take appropriate preventative measures may be considered negligent.

Therefore, if you were involved in an accident on someone else’s commercial or residential property and sustained compensable injuries as a result, the negligent property owner/occupier whose failure to consider your safety caused your accident to occur may be responsible for providing you with financial compensation. If so, our slip and fall lawyersserving Bridgewater may be able to help you pursue the compensation to which you are entitled.

Our Bridgewater slip and fall lawyers may be able to help you recover damages you have incurred as a result of your injuries. These damages often 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 learn more about how our slip and fall lawyers serving Bridgewater may be able to assist you, book a free initial consultation by calling Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

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Nobody expects to be seriously injured while performing routine, everyday activities like walking down a grocery store aisle, returning to their car in a parking lot, or visiting a friend at their residence. If you were injured because of a property owner/occupier’s failure to adequately address potentially dangerous maintenance issues on their premises, our Bridgewater slip and fall lawyers may be able to provide you with crucial legal advice and assistance.

By consulting with our slip and fall lawyers serving Bridgewater, you may be able to review the details of your accident, ask important questions, receive the benefit of case-specific legal advice, and learn about options for financial recovery that may be available to you, all at no cost. To book your free initial consultation with our Bridgewater slip and fall lawyers, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today.

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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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