Slips, Trips, & Falls

Whether it was a raised edge on a tiled floor, an uneven sidewalk, a wet lobby entrance, or an icy driveway – we have all tripped or slipped, and most of us have fallen. While most of these incidents are minor and far from memorable, the reality is that falling events costs billions of dollars every year. When dealing with a fall, it is crucial to understand what caused the fall and whether a slip or trip hazard existed in the area. Investigating these types of claims requires specialized expertise and a clear understanding of the available floor testing equipment, current and applicable standards, and the breadth of research in this area. Impact Forensics is proud to offer this expertise and would be happy to assist with your next claim involving a slip, trip, or a fall.

Workplace and Recreational Facility Incidents

Injuries in the workplace hurt everyone. When these incidents do occur, an understanding of the interaction between the injured party and the objects or surfaces in that environment can be critical to your handling of the claim. Was the equipment in proper working condition or being used properly? Was the work area safe or maintained and did it conform to applicable standards or building codes? Were there any other factors, human or otherwise, that may have contributed to the cause? Impact Forensics has the required knowledge of Canada’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Building Codes and can interpret them as they related to your claim.

Similarly, no one goes to the ski hill, rink, or gym expecting to sustain injury. However, when a Personal Injury does occur during a recreational activity, it is important to understand the true mechanism of the claimed injury. A Biomechanist has the expertise to explain the forces and motions a claimant was subjected to during such incidents. Furthermore, if protective equipment was involved (i.e. helmets, pads, guards, etc.), a Biomechanist can explain the performance limitations of that equipment and whether it could have reduced or prevented the injury if used properly at the time of the incident.

Whether it happened at work or over the weekend, let the Personal Injury experts at Impact Forensics assist with your next Personal Injury claim.