During these snowy and slippery Ottawa winter days, it is common for many of us to lose our balance and maybe suffer a fall. Most of the time such situations don’t involve other individuals or fault of any kind, but on occasion, a fall can be attributed to someone’s action or inaction. Legally speaking, a slip and fall case is one where an individual is injured after a 'slip and fall' which was due to the intent or negligence of another person. An individual who suffers this kind of injury may be entitled to compensation. Learn more.