Hoping It Will Go Away? Why Ignoring Fall Injuries in Ontario Is a Risk You Can’t Afford

Falls are embarrassing. Whether you slipped on ice, tripped on a sidewalk, or fell in a store, your first instinct might be to brush it off. But at Auger Hollingsworth, we’ve worked with hundreds of Ontarians who tried to ignore their injuries—only to regret it later.

Injuries like fractures, sprains, or concussions often worsen in the days or weeks after a fall. If you wait too long to see a doctor or report the incident, it becomes much harder to prove your injuries were caused by the fall. Worse, in Ontario, if your fall occurred on municipal property (like a sidewalk), you may have only 10 days to provide legal notice of your intent to sue.

Many clients tell us they spent weeks hoping the pain would go away. But what really brought peace of mind was picking up the phone and speaking to someone who knew how the system worked. When you have information, you take back control. You move from fear and uncertainty to clarity and empowerment. That shift alone is worth the call.

📞 Contact Auger Hollingsworth at 613-233-4529 or visit ahinjurylaw.com for a free, no-pressure consultation.