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

If you were involved in a slip and fall on someone else’s commercial or residential property, your first instinct may be to blame yourself for the accident. As a matter of fact, many injured slip and fall accident victims believe their own lack of attention, coordination, or caution was the primary cause of their injurious accident. However, in many situations, the negligence of another– often unseen– party or entity is responsible for injury-causing accidents.

That is because, across the province, the owners and occupiers of both commercial and residential properties are required to take appropriate safety measures to protect the safety of their visitors. In the context of premises liability claims, occupiers may 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 others

If the people responsible for regularly inspecting and maintaining the premises fail to address potentially hazardous on-site issues, they may be culpable for injuries sustained in resulting accidents. When property owners/occupiers know– or should know– about potentially dangerous maintenance issues on their premises, they have a responsibility to quickly and efficiently address those issues. If the hazard cannot be adequately prepared or cleared in a timely fashion, property owners/occupiers should provide adequate warning to their visitors, so as to reduce the risk of injury-causing accidents.

Property owners/occupiers who fail to fulfill the duty of care they owe to their guests may be considered negligent. As such, they may be required to pay for damages incurred by slip and fall accident victims who were injured on their premises.

Depending on the circumstances of the accident, including the height of the fall and the hardness of the surface on which they land, slips and falls could cause accident victims to sustain a host of injuries, ranging in severity from moderate to catastrophic. Some injuries often sustained by victims of slips and falls on other people’s property 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

Overcoming injuries sustained in slips and falls can be a long, emotionally challenging, and expensive process. If you were injured in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to financial compensation. By consulting with our slip and fall lawyers serving Sydney Mines, you may be able to learn whether you might be eligible to pursue a civil claim against the at-fault property owner/occupier whose negligence caused your accident.

To learn more, and to receive the benefit of our legal advice at no charge, call Preszler Injury Lawyers today and book a cost-free, no-obligation initial consultation with our Sydney Mines slip and fall lawyers.

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Hazards on other people’s properties often sound innocent. No one expects to be injured in a slip and fall caused by improperly cleared ice or snow, loose railings, poor lighting, uneven surfaces, recently mopped floors, or other seemingly innocuous maintenance issues. However, when property owners/occupiers neglect to address them, these hazards could cause visitors, customers, employees, neighbours, delivery personnel, and other passersby to sustain serious injuries.

To review the details of your accident and learn about options for financial recovery that may be available to you, book your free initial consultation with Preszler Injury Lawyers and speak with our Slip and Fall Lawyers serving Sydney Mines 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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