Toronto Personal Injury Accidents In Fall

With shorter days, wetter conditions, and colder temperatures, fall is a dangerous season for personal injury accidents. While many people look forward to this time of year, there are also many added dangers due to the change in season that you need to watch out for to keep yourself safe.

SLIP AND FALLS

Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury in Ontario. The risk of injury due to a slip and fall increases during the fall season due to the presence of hazards that are not typically present during the rest of the year. In the fall, the change in weather leads to icy and wet sidewalks, walkways, and driveways. The water from outdoors can be dragged indoors into stairwells and entryways, leading to more opportunities for slip and falls if not properly maintained. Fall also leads to falling leaves -wet leaves on the sidewalk can be just as dangerous and slippery as walking on ice.