Bodily Injury

If you believe the County is responsible for injuries you have sustained, submit a claim as soon as possible. In some cases, you must provide notice to the County within 10 days of the accident.

For injury claims, several pieces of legislation are considered in determining the County’s responsibility.

These include but are not limited to:

• Occupiers’ Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.2 
• Minimum Maintenance Standards O.Reg 239/02
• Negligence Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. N.1
• Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25

The County has an obligation to provide services that meet a reasonable standard of care. If you have sustained a bodily injury for which you believe the County may be responsible, it is recommended that you inform the County as soon as possible.

For injuries involving roadways or sidewalks, the Municipal Act requires that notice be given to the Municipality within 10 days.

We may assign a third-party adjuster to investigate and gather information to assess whether the County would be found legally liable for the claim.

Find information on the process once a claim has been submitted.