January, 2023
ANNOUNCER: I’m with Alexa Duggan from Cohen Highley Lawyers. If someone slips and falls, or has an injury on private property, what should they know?
ALEXA: Until about a year ago, if someone slipped and fell or had an injury on private property caused by snow or ice, they had two years from the incident date to file a claim. This is still the case. However, the Occupiers Liability Act now requires injured individuals to also provide written notice to the property owner and any involved parties, such as snow removal contractors, within 60 days of the injury.
ANNOUNCER: What should the written notice contain?
ALEXA: It should include a brief description of what happened, the injury, the date and time it occurred, and details of where it happened. I would like to add that even if you’ve missed this 60 day notice window, still contact a personal injury lawyer as there can be mitigating factors and you may still be entitled to bring a claim.
