Slip and Fall in a Shopping Mall...

by Debbie
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Oct 23, 2009 the weather outside was heavy rain. My work is across the street from the mall. I happened to approach the mall doors as I noticed people inside, some walking around, others sitting. Shops inside the mall were not yet open as this was approx 8:30am and the mall officially opens at 9:00am.

A person (non-worker) who was inside the mall immediately opened the door and let me in the mall. (I did not knock to get in, he must have thought I would get very wet outside.) I entered the mall only to find the east side door locked from the inside and I was only planning to cut through to find a door that would actually let me out without backtracking.

I headed over to the door that would be nearest my exit point to get to my work across the street. Almost at the door, I slipped on a small amount of water but enough to go for a real fall. There were no caution or wet floor signs. I sprained my ankle very bad and felt like I was about to pass out.

After the mall medical assistants helped me into a chair and settle myself I limped out and went to my work where I put ice on my ankle and rested. Later on that evening while at home I was in pain so I awoke to get some pain killers and once in my kitchen, fainted - hitting the floor. My chin required 4 stitches, I bit right through my bottom lip and had a very slight concussion.

To date, my ankle has not healed completely. I have had physio appts a few times for it and require further visits. My chin has a visible scar. My doctor said the fall at home was likely due to the accident earlier on in the day.

Does this qualify for a claim against the shopping center mall and or their insurance/landlords? Thanks.

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