Published November 2020 (updated October 2026). This article is general information only and may not reflect current law. Injuries from slipping or tripping and falling on an icy, uneven or poorly maintained surface, causing injury or even death may give rise to a claim for compensation. Owners of property, whether private or municipal, are required to keep public areas safe. It could be a sidewalk, laneway, or floor of a business. This responsibility arises from long-held le