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The rules for homeowners’ legal liability in regards to personal injuries are covered in Occupiers’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.2. The law provides that when someone is injured on another person’s property, he or she may be able to file a premises liability claim to obtain compensation for damages. An “occupier,” according to Ontario … Continue reading “Occupiers’ Liability: Homeowners & Unsafe Premises”
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is a social assistance program that provides financially needy, significantly disabled Ontario residents with Income Support and Employment Supports. You will have to meet certain financial requirements in order to qualify for ODSP benefits. You can find out more information about the eligibility requirements by visiting the ODSP section … Continue reading “Determining Eligibility for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)”
Ontario’s Occupiers’ Liability Act grants you the right to pursue financial recovery in the event of a trip and fall accident on another’s private or commercial property. You should exercise due caution when dealing with the property owner involved in your accident, should you move forward with a tort claim. This party will be the … Continue reading “How to Deal With the Property Owner After a Trip and Fall Accident”
Falls are the leading cause of injury in Canada’s seniors. According to statistics in the guide Reducing Falls and Injuries from Falls by Safer Healthcare Now!, one in three seniors will fall each year, and falls are the cause of 85 percent of hospitalizations of people over the age of 65. We can take many … Continue reading “Fall Prevention for the Elderly in Ontario: Be Aware of Dangerous Conditions”
Winter weather brings a special set of safety hazards. Ice, snow and sleet may contribute to seasonal premises (occupiers’) liability accidents, such as slip and falls and trip and falls. Property owners and occupiers should take special care during these months to reduce the likelihood of accidents on their premises. Similarly, Ontario residents should practice … Continue reading “Winter Safety Tips: 8 Ways to Avoid Premises Liability Accidents”
Trip and fall accidents – as with slip and fall accidents – are a year-round safety issue but may be more likely to occur in the winter months. Many trip and fall accidents can be attributed to an owner or occupier’s negligence. A victim who suffers serious injury in a trip and fall accident on … Continue reading “Why Do Trip and Fall Accidents Happen in the Winter?”
Small business owners in Ontario have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain reasonably safe premises. This includes taking steps to prevent slip and fall accidents by employees and members of the general public. Accident prevention is a special concern in winter months but is a year-round consideration. An owner or occupier who fails to … Continue reading “Small Business Owners: It’s Your Duty to Prevent Slip and Falls – Here’s How”
Wintry weather and rainstorms can mean an uptick in emergency room visits for slips, trips and falls. Many of these accidents are entirely preventable with proper building and property maintenance. An owner or occupier’s failure to remedy property hazards – such as ice accumulating on a stairway or puddles in an office building’s lobby – … Continue reading “How to Avoid Slips, Trips and Falls during Wintry and Rainy Weather”
