Port Hawkesbury Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers
Find out if you have a case today.
Contact our Port Hawkesbury slip and fall accident lawyers for a free consultation if you have legal questions regarding your slip and fall accident claim.
Book a FREE Consultation
Tell us what happened
We’re here to help.
Do you live in Port Hawkesbury? Here’s how we can help:
Table of Contents
Published: October 27, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026
Slips and falls on other people’s properties can have disastrous, long-lasting consequences for injured accident victims. Whether or not a person sustains negligible injuries in a slip and fall or severe injuries that require hospitalization largely depends on the conditions of the accident scene and the physical condition of the victim. Regardless of their outcome, slips and falls usually have one common cause: negligence.
In this province, the people who own and/or occupy both commercial and residential properties are legally required to provide their guests with a duty of care. Failure to uphold this responsibility to other people’s safety could be considered negligence if an injurious slip and fall occurs because of the property owner/occupier’s wrongful actions. In the context of premises liability claims, the term “occupier” could refer to:
- Landlords
- Property managers
- Business owners/managers
- Maintenance technicians
- Landscapers
- Superintendents
- Tenants
- Anyone who controls access to the space
- Anyone responsible for the property’s maintenance
- And possibly more
Property owners and/or occupiers should routinely inspect their premises for potentially hazardous maintenance issues and take immediate preventative measures upon discovering them in order to reduce the risk of injuries on-site. For example, if a property owner realizes that the handrailing in their building’s stairwell is loose or faulty, they should either repair the issue right away, or install warning signs alerting other people about the potentially dangerous maintenance issue.
Slip and fall hazards may sound innocent enough, but if a property owner/occupier fails to take appropriate actions, these unaddressed maintenance issues could lead to severe, injury-causing accidents. In Port Hawkesbury, common maintenance hazards that frequently result in serious 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
If a property owner/occupier failed to sufficiently repair, remove, or warn guests about potentially injurious hazards on their premises, they may be liable for resulting damages incurred by injured accident victims. As such, if you were involved in an accident on someone else’s premises and sustained compensable injuries as a result, our slip and fall lawyers serving Port Hawkesbury may be able to offer you important legal assistance.
Our Port Hawkesbury slip and fall lawyers have experience helping injured accident victims in the region recover the compensation they deserve. By working with our slip and fall lawyers serving Port Hawkesbury, injured accident survivors may be able to pursue a civil claim against the at-fault property owner/occupier whose negligence caused you to be injured. By doing so, our Port Hawkesbury slip and fall lawyers may be able to help you recover compensation for financial losses you have sustained because of your injuries.
To learn more about how our slip and fall lawyers serving Port Hawkesbury may be able to assist with your case, schedule a free initial consultation by calling Preszler Injury Lawyers today.
Free Consultation for Port Hawkesbury Residents – We Don’t Get Paid Unless We Win
Preszler Injury Lawyers offer a free initial consultation to all prospective clients in the region. To take advantage of your cost-free, no-obligation first meeting, contact our slip and fall lawyers serving Port Hawkesbury today.
Authored by Preszler Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Law Firm
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.
Proudly Canadian
Award Winning Personal Injury Law Firm
We are proud to be one of Canada’s oldest and long-standing personal injury law firms. Since 1959, we have been providing exceptional legal services and have established ourselves as leading personal injury lawyers in the Canadian legal community. It’s not just the awards that recognize our achievements, but also the wins we’ve achieved for thousands of Canadians with their slip and fall accident claims.
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.
More slip and fall accident Topics
Here’s more information on slip and fall accident related topics that we think you might find helpful.
slip and fall accident
|
November 7, 2025
What Kind of Compensation Can I Get After a Slip and Fall Accident?
Many of us go about our day, visiting stores, parking lots, or friends’ homes without a second thought, until an unexpected fall forces us to…
personal injury
|
June 3, 2025
What to Do After an Injury at a Store in Nova Scotia
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…
slip and fall accident
|
November 16, 2021
Can I Sue a Property Owner After an Accident on Their Premises?
Accidents that occur on other people’s property can cause people to sustain serious physical injuries and substantial financial losses. Whether these accidents occur on residential…
slip and fall accident FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions for slip and fall accident claims
Who may be held liable for a slip and fall in Nova Scotia?
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.
What must I prove in a slip and fall claim?
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.
Can I still make a claim if I was partly at fault?
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.
How long do I have to start a slip and fall claim in Nova Scotia?
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.
How much does it cost to hire a slip and fall lawyer?
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.
How can a slip and fall lawyer help with my case?
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.
Slipped and Fell in Port Hawkesbury?
Call Our Lawyers for a FREE Consultation
We’re available 24/7 to assist you.
Learn whether you may have a claim against a property owner during your free consultation.