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Published: September 9, 2021 | Last Reviewed: August 7, 2026

Slip and fall accidents can happen when you least expect them. In Truro, slips and falls are a leading cause of injuries requiring hospitalization, and frequently occur while performing routine, everyday activities.

Depending on a number of factors, including the physical conditions of the accident scene and the age/medical condition of the accident victims, the consequences of slip and fall accidents could be devastating. Senior citizens are the age group most likely to be involved in slips and falls, as well as the demographic most likely to sustain serious injuries because of these accidents. Whereas a younger accident victim may be able to walk away from their slip and fall with unnoticeable injuries, a senior involved in the exact same accident could sustain life-changing injuries as a result.

Some injuries commonly sustained in local slip and fall accidents 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

If you were injured in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be entitled to financial compensation. 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. Failure to do so could be considered negligence.

Since all property owners and occupiers are legally required to provide their visitors with a duty of care, it is incumbent upon them to routinely inspect and maintain their premises. They should be aware of potentially dangerous maintenance issues on their properties, and take swift, thorough actions to repair or remove on-site hazards. If they cannot do so immediately, they should adequately warn guests about the issue so that they can proceed with extra caution. Depending on the nature of the property, the owner/occupier’s failure to take any action at all could cause their guests, tenants, customers, employees, delivery personnel, and other passersby to sustain serious injuries. In these situations, the negligent property owners/occupiers may be liable for damages incurred by the injured victims of slip and fall accidents on their premises.

Injured slip and fall accident victims may be required to undergo long periods of hospitalization, engage in rehabilitative physical therapy, and pay expensive costs of necessary medical care. If you sustained compensable injuries in an accident on someone else’s property, our slip and fall lawyers serving Truro may be able to help you pursue a civil claim to recover damages you have incurred or will incur in the future.

Our Truro slip and fall lawyers are committed to providing important legal advice and assistance to injured members of our local community. To learn more about how we may be able to assist with your case, schedule a free initial consultation with our slip and fall lawyers serving Truro by calling Preszler Injury Lawyers.

Free Consultation for Truro Residents – We Don’t Get Paid Unless We Win

People who are hurt in unexpected accidents on other people’s property may not be aware of which options might be available to them, or where they can turn in their pursuits of accountability and restitution. To review the details of your case and learn whether you may be entitled to compensation, book a free initial consultation with our Truro slip and fall lawyers.

Preszler Injury Lawyers represent clients from across the province. To learn how we may be able to help with your case, call our slip and fall lawyers serving Truro today and receive your free initial consultation.

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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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