Slip and Fall Lawyer in Toronto

Toronto's dense urban environment—with its thousands of high-rise condos, busy shopping districts, aging sidewalks, and harsh winter weather—creates countless opportunities for slip and fall accidents. Whether you slipped on an icy sidewalk outside a Yonge Street storefront, tripped on broken pavement in a Scarborough parking lot, or fell in the lobby of a downtown condo tower, property owners and occupiers have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail in that duty and you're injured, UL Lawyers is here to hold them accountable.

Our slip and fall lawyers have represented injured clients across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, and surrounding communities. We understand the specific premises liability laws that apply in Ontario, including the strict notice requirements for claims against the City of Toronto. Our Burlington office is approximately 45 to 60 minutes from downtown Toronto, and we serve clients throughout the GTA. Call us today at 905-744-8888 for a free consultation about your slip and fall injury.

Slip and Fall Legal Services for Toronto Residents

Toronto's built environment presents unique premises liability challenges. The city has one of the highest concentrations of condominium buildings in North America, with new towers constantly under construction along the waterfront, in Liberty Village, and throughout midtown. The PATH underground walkway system, TTC stations, shopping centres like the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale, and thousands of commercial properties all create potential hazards. During winter months, ice and snow accumulation on the city's 8,000 kilometres of sidewalks leads to a surge in slip and fall injuries.

Our slip and fall lawyers handle the full range of premises liability claims for Toronto residents, including:

• Ice and snow-related falls — Toronto's winters create hazardous conditions on sidewalks, parking lots, and building entrances across the city
• Condo and apartment building falls — Wet lobby floors, uneven surfaces in parking garages, poorly maintained stairwells, and icy walkways
• Retail and commercial property falls — Wet floors in grocery stores, uneven surfaces in shopping centres, poor lighting in commercial properties
• Municipal sidewalk and roadway falls — Claims against the City of Toronto for failing to maintain sidewalks, roads, and public spaces
• Construction site hazards — Falls caused by debris, uneven ground, or inadequate barriers near Toronto's active construction zones
• TTC and transit property falls — Injuries at TTC stations, bus stops, and transit facilities

Slip and Fall in Toronto Condos and Apartment Buildings

With Toronto being one of the condo capitals of North America, slip and fall injuries in residential buildings are among the most common claims we handle. Condo corporations have a duty under Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act to take reasonable care to ensure that common areas are safe for residents, visitors, and delivery personnel. This includes maintaining lobby floors, parking garage surfaces, elevators, stairwells, and outdoor walkways.

During winter, the failure to adequately salt and clear ice from condo walkways, driveways, and visitor parking areas is a frequent source of injuries. Many condo corporations contract out winter maintenance to third-party companies, which can complicate liability—but it does not eliminate the condo corporation's responsibility. Our lawyers identify all potentially liable parties, including the condo corporation, property management company, and maintenance contractors, to ensure you receive full compensation for your injuries.

Claims Against the City of Toronto

The City of Toronto is responsible for maintaining thousands of kilometres of sidewalks, roads, and public spaces. When the city fails to address hazards like crumbling sidewalks, potholes, ice accumulation, or tree root damage, pedestrians can suffer serious injuries. However, suing a municipality in Ontario involves additional legal hurdles that don't apply to private property claims.

The most critical requirement is the 10-day written notice provision under the Municipal Act. If you fell on a City of Toronto sidewalk or roadway, you must provide written notice to the city within 10 days of the incident, or you risk losing your right to sue. This deadline is extremely strict, and courts rarely grant exceptions. If you've been injured on city property, contact a lawyer immediately. Our team can prepare and deliver the required notice on your behalf while the deadline is still open.

How Our Slip and Fall Lawyers Help Toronto Clients

When you contact UL Lawyers about a slip and fall injury in Toronto, here's what to expect:

Free Initial Consultation

We review the details of your fall, your injuries, and any evidence you've gathered. We identify the potentially liable parties—property owners, tenants, management companies, contractors, or the municipality—and explain your legal options.

Investigation and Evidence Preservation

We act quickly to preserve evidence before it disappears. This includes obtaining surveillance footage from the property, documenting the hazardous condition, reviewing maintenance logs and winter salting records, and interviewing witnesses. For Toronto condo falls, we obtain the condo corporation's maintenance records and contracts.

Claim Pursuit and Litigation

We negotiate with the property owner's insurance company for fair compensation. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we pursue your claim through the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at 330 University Avenue in Toronto. Our litigation team has experience with premises liability cases and understands the legal standards that apply.

Last Updated: March 2026 | This page is reviewed quarterly to reflect current Ontario law.