{"id":10361,"date":"2021-06-17T05:22:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T05:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=10361"},"modified":"2022-06-30T09:31:08","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T09:31:08","slug":"slip-and-fall-on-black-ice-in-a-mall-parking-lot-are-they-liable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/slip-and-fall-black-ice\/","title":{"rendered":"Slip and Fall on Black Ice in a Mall Parking Lot: Are They Liable?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As you walk towards your car in the mall parking lot, you suddenly slip and fall<\/a> on your back. You were watching your way, but you still slipped. Upon closer look, you notice that there\u2019s a thin transparent coating of glaze ice on where you slipped.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re now feeling an ache in your back. However, you\u2019re unsure who to sue. Read on to know more about who might be liable for your case.<\/span><\/p>\n

An Overview of Slip and Falls and Black Ice<\/b><\/h2>\n

Slip and Falls<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n

During the winter, the weather brings cold, snow, and ice to most of the areas in Canada. Due to snow and ice, people walking along streets and streets are at risk of injuries from falls. These falls are one of the major causes of injuries, including head trauma or a broken hip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike younger people who may withstand serious injuries from slip and falls<\/a>, senior citizens are at a higher risk for life-threatening injuries. That is why businesses and homeowners must always keep their properties in check to prevent these accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

If serious injuries result from a slip and fall on snow or an icy walkway, the victim can ask for compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and even emotional distress. So, if you\u2019re a business or homeowner, you must prevent the <\/span>causes of slip and falls<\/span><\/a> as much as you can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Ice<\/b><\/p>\n

Black ice is a thin coating of glazed ice that tends to accumulate in shaded areas when the temperature dips below freezing. This type of ice can be commonly found below trees, tunnels, bridges, and overpasses.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you know that an area isn\u2019t easily reached by sunlight, you must be wary of black ice that might have formed on it to prevent getting caught by surprise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Injuries Caused by Slip and Falls\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n