Slip Trips and Fall Claims
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Injuries caused by slips trips and falls happen so quickly that you are usually powerless to save yourself. You may end up with a break or sprain that will take a long time to heal and have a very debilitating effect on your life.
But who is to blame? Why did you trip, or slip, or fall? From icy pavements to broken flagstones, wet floors to worn carpets or unsecured rugs and defective handrails, if you are injured in a public place then you could be entitled to compensation.
Talk to us about what happened and we will advise whether you have a worthwhile claim for compensation from the owner or occupier of the premises or the council responsible for the area where your accident happened.
If they are to blame because your accident was caused by their negligence, we will gather evidence to prove that and win compensation for you.
Successful slip trip and fall claims help to prevent a similar accident happening to someone else in the future and give you financial support to cover your injury, any loss of earnings you may have suffered, as well as paying for your medical treatment as you recover from the accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I claim for a slip, trip, or fall?
The amount off compensation you will be entitled to depends on the severity of your injuries and how long you are affected by them. If you are unable to work because of your accident, then a successful claim may amount to thousands of pounds.
Who Is responsible for my accident?
It is the responsibility of the owner of any public place such as a street, shop, restaurant or private business, to make it safe. If you have suffered an injury caused by a slip, trip or fall then we may be able to claim compensation from the owner and/or occupier or the council for negligence.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Generally, a claim can be made up to three years after a slip, trip or fall injury. For children under 18 a claim can be made any time until they turn 21 years of age. If an injury victim is unable to make the claim themselves due to mental incapacity (pre-dating or because of the injury) there are no time limits on making a claim while they are incapable. It is a good idea in the case of slip and trip claims to act as soon as possible as we will need to gather evidence to support your claim before improvements are made to the site where the incident occurred.
How to claim for a slip trip or fall
If you have been injured by a slip trip or fall, tell us about the circumstances of your accident or injury and we can tell you whether or not you might be successful in making a claim for personal injury compensation. If we think that you are, we will gather together the evidence to support your case and present it professionally for legal judgement to help you get the financial recompense you deserve.
Call now on 01756 799977 for an informal chat.
No Win No Fee
Our ‘no win no fee’ arrangements mean that you don’t have to find money to cover your own legal expenses in advance. If you are not successful in your claim then we will not charge you for our time.