Personal Injury
Slip and Fall Lawyers
A fall on someone else's property can cause real injuries and real confusion about your rights. We explain who may be responsible, what deadlines apply, and what your claim may be worth pursuing.
A serious fall can happen in seconds, on an icy sidewalk, a wet grocery store floor, or a poorly lit stairwell, and leave you with injuries that take months to heal. If you feel embarrassed about falling, please do not be. Falls injure careful people every single day, and wondering whether someone should have kept the property safer is a fair and sensible question, not an accusation.
Slip and fall injuries work differently from car crashes because they fall outside the ICBC system entirely. In British Columbia, the Occupiers Liability Act requires those who control property, such as businesses, landlords, and homeowners, to keep it reasonably safe for people who come onto it. When they fail to do that and someone is hurt, the injured person may have a claim for compensation through negligence law.
Evidence matters enormously in these claims, and it disappears quickly. If you can, photograph the hazard and the surrounding area, keep the footwear you were wearing, get the names of any witnesses, and report the fall to the business or property owner in writing. See a doctor promptly and describe how the fall happened. None of this requires blame or confrontation. It simply preserves the facts while they still exist.
Deadlines deserve special care here. A basic two year limitation period generally applies to these claims, and very short notice periods can apply for claims involving cities and other public bodies, sometimes far shorter than people expect. Reaching out early protects your options and costs you nothing. Your first case evaluation is free, and we will tell you honestly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
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Answer a few quick questions for a rough, instant illustration of a potential injury claim range. In BC, auto injuries are handled through ICBC's Enhanced Care system, so real amounts vary case by case. For an honest assessment, talk to Shawn Sidhu for free.
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$15,000 to $36,000
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This is a rough illustration only and not legal advice, a guarantee, or a prediction of any ICBC benefit or settlement. The best way to find out what your claim is really worth is a free, no obligation case review.
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Assessing your claim
We look at where you fell, what the hazard was, and who controlled the property, then give you an honest read.
Preserving evidence
We help you secure photos, witness details, incident reports, and records before they disappear or are overwritten.
Winter ice and snow falls
Falls on icy walkways and parking lots raise their own questions about property maintenance, and we know how to examine them.
Protecting your deadlines
We track the two year limitation period and the very short notice periods that can apply to claims involving cities.
Building your case
We gather medical records and maintenance evidence to show how the hazard arose and what your injuries have cost you.
Guiding you to resolution
We handle negotiations with insurers and property owners and pursue your claim through the courts when that is needed.
Common questions
Does ICBC cover my slip and fall?
No. ICBC covers motor vehicle crashes, and falls on property sit outside that system. Instead, these claims run through negligence law and BC's Occupiers Liability Act, which requires those who control property to keep it reasonably safe. That difference matters, because the rules and the deadlines are completely different.
Who is responsible when I fall on someone's property?
Potentially the person or business that controls the property, which can be an owner, a tenant, or a maintenance company. The question is whether they took reasonable care to keep the property safe. Every situation is different, so we look at the specific hazard and its history before giving you an answer.
I fell on city property. Is that different?
It can be very different. Claims involving cities and other public bodies can carry very short notice periods, and missing them can seriously affect your claim. If your fall involved a sidewalk, road, or other public property, please reach out promptly so the right notices go out in time.
What evidence should I keep after a fall?
Photos of the hazard and the area, the shoes you were wearing, names and numbers of witnesses, any incident report you made, and your medical records. Also write down your own memory of the fall while it is fresh. Small details, like lighting or warning signs, often matter more than people expect.
How long do I have to make a claim?
A basic two year limitation period generally applies to slip and fall claims in BC, but do not let that number make you relax. Very short notice periods can apply for claims involving cities, and evidence fades quickly either way. Speaking with a lawyer early costs nothing and protects your options.
I slipped on ice. Does winter weather excuse the property owner?
Not automatically. Winter conditions are a fact of life in BC, and those who control property are still expected to take reasonable steps, such as clearing and salting walkways within a sensible time. Whether they did depends on the facts, which is exactly what we examine in a free case evaluation.
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No pressure and no obligation. Just a clear conversation about where you stand and what comes next.