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Information about Slip, Trip or Fall Accidents
Am I entitled to make a Slip, Trip or Fall Compensation Claim?
In what circumstances can I claim compensation after a Slip, Trip or Fall?
Compensation Claims for Slips, Trips and Falls we have dealt with
Thank you letters from clients we have helped with their Slip, Trip or Fall Compensation Claims
Testimonials from clients we have helped with Slip, Trip or Fall claims
Testimonials from clients who have made Slip, Trip or Fall claims with our help
What should I do now that I have had a Slip, Trip or Fall?
Action to take after a Slip, Trip or Fall injury
News Stories we have published about Slip, Trip or Fall Compensation Claims
Slip, Trip or Fall Compensation claims we have dealt with
Slip, Trip or Fall Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a Trip, Slip or Fall Compensation Claim
The most common causes of slip, trip or fall accidents are spillages which leave the floor slippery or badly maintained paths which cause raised sections of ground or potholes.
Trips, slips and falls at work are also a frequent occurrence when walkways are obstructed or carpets are not fitted properly.
If you suffer a slip, trip or fall due to someone else's negligence, then you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.
If you slip on a pool of water inside a building open to the public such as a bank, a supermarket or a restaurant and injure yourself, then the personal injury compensation claim would be made against the occupier’s public liability insurance policy.
If your accident was on a council owned property such as a public footpath or a council house rented out to a member of the public, then you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim against the local authority if the accident was due to their negligence. For example, you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim if you tripped and injured yourself on a badly maintained footpath; however, you would not be able to make a personal injury compensation claim against the council if you tripped on an item left lying around within a council owned property by the tenant unless you could show that the council itself was in some way at fault. You could of course claim against the tenant but this is unlikely to be worthwhile unless the tenant has relevant insurance cover.
If your accident was on private property such as a house or piece of land privately owned by an individual, you would be able to make a personal injury compensation claim providing the accident was the fault of the land owner or occupier and they had suitable insurance in force or the means to pay personally.
If you tripped on a cable trailing along the floor in your office at work and injured yourself, you would be able to make a personal injury compensation claim against your employer.
If you are unsure as to whether you have a valid slip, trip or fall compensation claim, contact us for free legal advice.
If you have been injured as a result of a slip, trip or fall, you may be entitled to make a slip, trip or fall compensation claim. Contact us for free legal advice on 08000 224 224.
"I'm from the West Denton area of Newcastle and my accident happened in the Denton Burn shopping area located on West Road in December 2004. It's a busy high street and the ally way is used regularly by pedestrians. I tripped on a defective paving slab whilst walking down the ally way which runs alongside a firm of solicitors, Gibsons. The slab was sunken with a trip hazard over an inch thick and there was no lighting in the area as the street lamp wasn't working either. My injuries were pretty bad and I was off work for some time. I am employed by the Inland Revenue and work in their National Insurance Contributions Office. As a Civil Servant I got full pay, but when I was recalled by my consultant to be told I'd fractured my hip and may have to return to have pins put in it, I was really nervous about the amount of time I would have to have off and the impact on my sick record. I didn't know who to turn to at first, but as a member of PCS, I was put in touch with Thompsons Solicitors and I never looked back. Without their help, Gibsons would never have been held accountable. I would have given up fighting if I'd been alone! Thompsons were professional and kept in touch with me regularly. Their advice was tremendous; they dug their heels in and got the result we deserved. Above all, I'm really pleased with the £7.5K settlement they secured and the services they provided."
If you have been injured as a result of a slip, trip or fall, you may be entitled to make a slip, trip or fall compensation claim. Contact us for free legal advice on 08000 224 224.
To make a successful personal injury compensation claim after a slip, trip or fall, you would need to prove that another person was responsible for your personal injury (in this case, the owner of the property where your accident happened).
To help your case, you should report the slip, trip or fall accident to the staff or owner at the time, make a note of your accident in the accident book, take names and addresses of witnesses to the accident and if possible take photographs of the area where the accident happened. In cases involving badly maintained pavements, it would be advisable to put a ruler beside the defect before you take the photograph to give an idea of depth / height.
If you are intending to claim expenses such as prescription costs and travelling expenses as part of your slip, trip or fall compensation claim, remember to keep receipts as evidence.
If you have been involved in a slip, trip or fall accident you may be entitled to make a slip, trip or fall compensation claim. Contact us for free legal advice.
In the past we have published news stories about slip, trip and fall compensation claims we have dealt with on our website. To read a selection of these follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
If you have been injured as a result of a slip, trip or fall accident you may be entitled to make a slip, trip or fall compensation claim. Contact us on 08000 224 224 for free legal advice.
If you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury or illness as a result of a slip, trip or fall telephone us now for accurate advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim including claims for slips, trips and falls. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.