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Slip and Fall Lawyer Mississauga

Fell on ice at Square One, a Mississauga plaza, condo or grocery store? You may be owed compensation under Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act. 20+ years of Peel Region representation.

No upfront fees $50M+ recovered Licensed since 2001 English · Russian · Ukrainian
The Short Answer

If you were hurt in a slip and fall in Mississauga, you may have a claim for compensation under Ontario law — often two claims, including accident benefits and a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Kanevsky Law handles Mississauga slip and fall claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win. The first consultation is free.

Mississauga's Winter Slip-and-Fall Surge

From November to March, Trillium Health Partners' Mississauga Hospital and Credit Valley Hospital see a sharp spike in fall injuries. Freezing rain off Lake Ontario, plus inconsistent snow-clearing at plazas, condos and big-box parking lots, creates hazards that should never have existed.

Under Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act property owners must take reasonable steps to keep premises safe — salting walkways, repairing steps, fixing torn flooring. When they fail and you're hurt, you can claim compensation paid by their commercial insurance.

Common Mississauga Slip-and-Fall Scenarios

The fall scenarios we handle most across Mississauga.

Square One & Plaza Parking Lots

Uncleared snow, ice patches, unsalted curbs and entrances

Condo & Apartment Entrances

City Centre, Erin Mills, Cooksville — landlord and property-management liability

Grocery & Big-Box Stores

Wet floors, spills, damaged tiles, ice tracked in by carts

Port Credit & Streetsville Sidewalks

Lakeshore and village foot traffic — restaurant patios and uneven walkways

⚠ City of Mississauga Sidewalks (10-Day Notice!)

Municipal claims require WRITTEN notice within 10 days under the Municipal Act

Hurontario LRT Construction Zones

Uneven temporary walkways, debris, poor lighting

Critical: 10-Day Notice for Municipal Falls

If you fell on a City of Mississauga sidewalk or road you must give the municipality written notice within 10 days. Miss it and your claim against the City is permanently barred. Call us the same day if your fall touched public property.

How Much Are Mississauga Slip-and-Fall Settlements Worth?

  • Minor bruising and sprains: $5,000 – $25,000
  • Wrist or ankle fractures with treatment: $25,000 – $80,000
  • Hip fracture (common in older adults): $100,000 – $400,000
  • Concussion / mild traumatic brain injury: $40,000 – $200,000
  • Spinal cord injury or major head trauma: $500,000 – $5M+

$50M+

Recovered

20+

Years Experience

LL.M

Osgoode Hall

EN · RU · UA

Languages

Olga Kanevsky, LL.B, LL.M · Licensed in Ontario since 2001 · Law Society of Ontario #51731A

What to do after a slip and fall in Mississauga

The steps you take in the hours and days after a slip and fall in Mississauga have a real effect on both your recovery and your claim. Where you are able: call 911 and get prompt medical attention, even if the pain seems minor at first, because many injuries surface over the following days and the medical record is what connects the injury to the incident. Photograph the scene and any injuries, collect the names and contact details of everyone involved and any witnesses, and keep every document and receipt. Photograph the hazard — the ice, the spill, the broken step — immediately, before it is cleared, and remember that a fall on snow or ice carries a strict 60-day written-notice rule. Most importantly, do not accept blame at the scene or tell an adjuster you feel “fine” before you know the full extent of your injuries. A short, free call with a lawyer first can protect thousands of dollars in claim value — and we are happy to have that conversation in English, Russian or Ukrainian.

Why a local Mississauga injury lawyer makes the difference

Insurers settle unrepresented claims for less because they can: the claimant usually doesn’t know what the claim is truly worth or which benefits exist. We change that. On a Mississauga matter we identify every source of compensation, challenge wrongful denials and the $3,500 ‘minor injury’ cap where it has been misapplied, and refuse to let a first offer stand. Everything is handled on a no-win, no-fee basis, so there is never a financial barrier to proper representation.

If you or a loved one was injured in Mississauga, you do not have to navigate the insurance system alone. We serve clients across Mississauga and the wider Greater Toronto Area, and we offer a free, confidential consultation — in English, Russian or Ukrainian — in which we will tell you honestly whether you have a claim, what it may be worth, and what the next steps are.

Olga Kanevsky, Toronto personal injury lawyer

Olga Kanevsky

LL.B, LL.M · Founder

About Your Lawyer

Two decades fighting for injured Ontarians

Olga Kanevsky is the founder of Kanevsky Law Office and has focused exclusively on Ontario personal injury law for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Osgoode Hall Law School, and is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (licence #51731A). Over her career she has recovered more than $50 million for injured clients and their families.

  • ✓ Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario (2001)
  • ✓ LL.M, Osgoode Hall Law School
  • ✓ $50M+ recovered for injured clients
  • ✓ Fluent in English, Russian & Ukrainian
  • ✓ Contingency fees — no win, no fee
  • ✓ Free, confidential consultations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Answers

Need more help? Free consultation · (416) 252-9937

Can I sue if I fell on ice on a Mississauga sidewalk?+
Yes — but you must serve the City of Mississauga with written notice within 10 days under the Municipal Act. Missing this deadline permanently bars the claim.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit?+
Generally 2 years from the fall date under the Limitations Act. Municipal claims require 10-day notice. Evidence like CCTV and snow records vanish fast.
What's the average slip and fall settlement in Mississauga?+
It varies by injury. Minor sprains: $5,000–$25,000. Fractures: $50,000–$250,000. Hip fractures and brain injuries can exceed $400,000.
What evidence helps a slip-and-fall case?+
Photos of the hazard, witness contacts, an incident report, medical records, weather records and CCTV. We preserve evidence the same day you call.
Will the store or landlord retaliate if I sue?+
Legally they cannot. Claims are paid by their commercial liability insurance, not out of pocket.

Slipped and Fell in Mississauga? Don't Wait — 10-Day Notice Applies.

Free consultation today. We preserve evidence before the snow melts and CCTV is overwritten.

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Page last reviewed and updated: November 8, 2026