Preszler Law Blog

In Nova Scotia, a store can be held liable for a customer injury if the accident occurred because reasonable steps were not taken to keep the premises safe. Liability depends on the facts. What caused the fall, how long the hazard existed, and whether the property owner responded appropriately all matter. There is no automatic fault, but there is accountability under the law.

If a store/business denies liability for your injury, it doesn’t mean your claim is over. Stores often reject claims to avoid payouts or shift blame, but that doesn’t erase your rights or clear the way for them indefinitely. You may still be entitled to compensation. With the right evidence and legal support, you can challenge the denial and pursue a valid personal injury claim.

It happens more often than you might think. A slip on a wet floor. A fall caused by uneven tiles. An injury from a product that wasn’t secured properly. Every year, Nova Scotians are hurt while shopping, dining, or simply walking through a store.

Sustaining an injury in a slip and fall accident can have prolonged physical repercussions for anybody, regardless of their age. But for seniors and physically vulnerable people living in long-term care homes, the consequences of a slip and fall accident can be extremely harmful, and difficult to overcome. If you or a loved one was injured in a slip and fall accident in a long-term care home, a Nova Scotia lawyer may be able to help you recover financial compensation. Click here to learn more.

Depending on the circumstances of the accident, slips and falls can be very dangerous, and lead to serious injuries. Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, and can seriously impact an unsuspecting person’s life. To learn more about potential hazards that could lead to injury-causing accidents, click here.