In this episode, Stan and Hamish break down the essentials of slip and fall lawsuits, from how falls happen to the deadlines, evidence, and legal standards that shape a claim.
In this episode of Civil Banter, Stanford Cummings and Hamish Mills McEwen break down what really happens in slip and fall cases (a timely topic during Ottawa’s freeze–thaw season). After opening with Two Truths and a Lawyer featuring colleague Kiran Uppal the hosts explore how black ice forms, which injuries they see most often, and why strict notice deadlines for municipal and private property falls can determine whether a claim survives.
They also discuss the importance of identifying who owns the property, what evidence to gather immediately after a fall, and how tools like surveillance footage and weather data help establish what happened. The episode wraps with a clear explanation of negligence, contributory negligence, and the higher “gross negligence” standard that applies to municipalities.
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