Why Calling a Lawyer is the First Step After a Slip or Fall in Ontario

Slipping on ice, tripping over uneven pavement, or falling inside a poorly maintained building might seem like “just an accident.” You may be embarrassed. You might even try to brush it off. But falls can lead to serious injuries—fractures, concussions, spinal damage—and those injuries often get worse before they get better.

Under Ontario law, property owners and municipalities are responsible for keeping their premises safe. If they fail to remove ice, fix hazards, or provide proper lighting and signage, and someone gets hurt, they can be held legally accountable. But fall cases in Ontario have strict notice periods—sometimes as short as 10 days—so early legal advice is critical.

Calling Auger Hollingsworth doesn’t mean you’re suing your neighbour or causing a scene. It means you want answers. It means you want someone to explain your rights, guide your recovery, and make sure your claim is preserved.

The biggest shift our clients experience after calling us? Relief. Before they call, they’re stressed, uncertain, and often in pain—physically and emotionally. They don’t know if their case is worth pursuing. They don’t understand how the system works. But one conversation changes that. Once we explain the process, clarify their rights, and take the burden off their shoulders, everything feels lighter.

Until you speak to a lawyer, the property owner or insurance company has all the knowledge—and all the power. After you speak to us, you have control. You understand your choices. You can act with confidence.

If you were injured in a fall in Ontario, don’t wait and hope it gets better. Make the call that can start your recovery in the right direction.

📞 Call Auger Hollingsworth at 613-233-4529 or visit ahinjurylaw.com to book your free consultation today.