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Published: August 23, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026

Slips and falls can happen when we least expect them. No one expects to be seriously injured while performing a routine task like descending a flight of stairs, shopping at the grocery store, or walking through a snow-covered parking lot. Oftentimes, when Miramichi residents are injured in a slip and fall, their first instinct is to take the blame upon themselves. Believing their own clumsiness, inattentiveness, or lack of caution was responsible for the accident, injured slip and fall victims could find themselves coping with the physical and financial repercussions of someone else’s negligence.

Indeed, many slip and fall accidents that occur on someone else’s property are the result of someone else’s negligence, and not the simple mistakes of an accident victim. Although it may not be immediately apparent in the aftermath of an injury-causing slip and fall, oftentimes, the wrongful conduct of the property’s owner and/or occupier may have created the conditions that caused the accident to occur in the first place.

Throughout the province, the owners and occupiers of both commercial and residential properties have a legal requirement to routinely inspect their premises and address any potentially hazards on-site issues in a timely manner. In accordance with provincial law, property owners or anyone who controls access to the premises and is responsible for its maintenance have an obligation to repair, remove, or sufficiently warn their visitors about potentially dangerous hazards on their property. If they do not meet their obligations and a slip and fall occurs as a result, the property owner/occupier responsible may be considered negligent.

The negligence of property owners/occupiers can have serious real-world consequences. Depending on a number of factors, including the age of the accident victim and the environmental conditions of the accident scene, slips and falls can cause a range of injuries, varying in severity from mild to catastrophic. In fact, depending on the circumstances of the accident, slips and falls can cause injured victims to sustain permanent injuries, or even lose their lives.

Slips and falls are among the province’s leading causes of injuries requiring hospitalization. In Miramichi, one of the most common causes of injurious slip and fall accidents is uncleared ice and snow. When property owners or the people responsible for a property’s upkeep allows heavy snow to accumulate or fails to sufficiently remove slick icy patches around their premises, unsuspecting visitors, customers, employees, tenants, delivery personnel, passersby, and other community members can sustain serious injuries. Some injuries commonly sustained by slip and fall victims include:

  • Broken or fractured bones
  • Back and neck injuries
  • Concussions
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Sprains and strains
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Nerve damage
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • And more

Slip and fall accident victims often incur substantial financial losses as a result of the injuries they have sustained. Negligent property owners/occupiers who have not adequately ensured the safety of their visitors may be responsible for financially compensating any accident victims who were injured as a result of their wrongful conduct.

If you were injured in an accident on someone else’s property, our slip and fall lawyers serving Miramichi may be able to help you recover financial compensation for the damages you have incurred. By working with our Miramichi slip and fall lawyers, you may be able to pursue a civil claim against the at-fault property owner/occupier whose negligence caused you to sustain injuries.

To discuss your case and learn if you may be entitled to financial compensation, call Preszler Injury Lawyers and schedule a free initial consultation with our slip and fall lawyers serving Miramichi.

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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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