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Slip and Fall Lawyer Scarborough
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If you were hurt in a slip and fall in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough slip and fall claims on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win. The first consultation is free.
Scarborough's Winter Fall Season
From November through March, the Scarborough Health Network's three campuses see a sharp spike in fall injuries. Freezing rain, lake-effect conditions off Lake Ontario, and inconsistent snow clearing across the borough's older plazas, apartment complexes and sprawling parking lots create hazards that should never have existed.
Under Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act anyone who owns or controls property must take reasonable steps to keep it safe — salting, sanding, shovelling, repairing steps, warning of hazards. When they don't and you get hurt, their commercial liability insurance pays. You are not taking money from a neighbour; you are claiming against a policy that exists for exactly this.
⚠️ The 10-Day Rule That Kills Claims
If you fell on a City of Toronto sidewalk or road in Scarborough, you must serve the municipality with written notice within 10 days. Miss it and your claim against the City is permanently barred — no exceptions in most cases. This is the single most-missed deadline in Ontario premises law. If your fall touched public property, call the same day.
What Scarborough Slip and Fall Claims Are Worth
- Minor bruising and sprains: $5,000 – $25,000
- Wrist or ankle fracture: $25,000 – $80,000
- Hip fracture (common in older adults): $100,000 – $400,000
- Concussion / brain injury: $40,000 – $200,000+
- Spinal cord injury: $500,000 – $5M+
Evidence Disappears Fast — What to Do
- Get medical attention the same day (Scarborough General, Birchmount or Centenary).
- Photograph the hazard immediately — wide shot and close-up, showing the ice and the absence of salt.
- Note the exact location and get witness names and numbers.
- File an incident report with the store or property manager and ask for a copy.
- Keep the footwear you were wearing.
- Call a lawyer within days — most stores overwrite CCTV in 30–90 days.
Common Scarborough Slip-and-Fall Scenarios
Where these falls actually happen — and who is responsible.
Plaza & mall parking lots
Uncleared snow, black ice, unsalted curbs across Scarborough Town Centre and older plazas
Apartment & TCHC buildings
Entrances, stairwells and walkways — landlord and property-management liability
Grocery & big-box stores
Wet floors, spills, damaged tiles, ice tracked in on carts
City sidewalks (10-day notice!)
Municipal claims require WRITTEN notice within 10 days — call immediately
Kingston Road & Lawrence corridors
Older commercial strips with uneven and poorly maintained walkways
Condo & townhouse complexes
Common-element maintenance failures across Agincourt, Malvern and Bendale
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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 Scarborough
The steps you take in the hours and days after a slip and fall in Scarborough 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.
How we build a strong Scarborough slip and fall claim
After more than 20 years and over $50 million recovered for injured Ontarians, we know that the difference between an insurer’s first lowball offer and full compensation is preparation. For a Scarborough claim, that means documenting your injuries with the right specialists, securing the evidence before it disappears, and quantifying not just today’s costs but your future care and lost earning capacity. We handle the entire process — the paperwork, the insurer, the negotiation and, if necessary, the courtroom — so you can focus on getting better.
If you or a loved one was injured in Scarborough, you do not have to navigate the insurance system alone. We serve clients across Scarborough 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
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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