TRIP SLIP FALL COMPENSATION

Accidents In Public Places – Tripping & Slipping Claims

Accident compensation claims for personal injury caused by tripping and slipping resulting in a fall accident which occurs in a public place may well succeed if the cause of the trip or slip and fall was due to the condition of the surface of the location. Claims can be made not only for accidents that occur outside on a road or pavement but can also succeed if the fall and injury occurs on private property to which the public have access including shops, stores, places of entertainment and private land and homes. In all cases the occupier is expected to make the area safe for those who might reasonably be expected to use or visit the location.

Pathway & Pavement Maintenance – Trips Slips & Falls

Pavement trip, slip and fall claims are very common in the UK and are often caused by poor maintenance of a footpath or road creating uneven paving slabs or tarmac that can cause a dangerous obstacle for pedestrians. Local Authorities and Highways Authorities are under a legal duty to inspect and maintain their property. How often inspection takes place is dependent on the usage of the highway or pavement however once a defect is detected they are expected to use reasonable diligence within the constraints of their budget to rectify the problem. If personal injury occurs due to their failure to act properly then a claim for tripping and slipping compensation may succeed. It should however be noted that the authorities are not expected to have perfectly level and flat highways and pavements and a defect of over 2cm (depth of trip) causing a tripping or slipping accident is usually necessary to ground a complaint for negligence.

Roads & Highway Maintenance – Gravel & Potholes & Ice

Potholes in roads are also a common complaint and are particularly dangerous for riders of bicycles or motorbikes. Similar rules apply to those in force for pavements in that the relevant highway authority has a duty to inspect and maintain and failure to do so can make them liable for damages for any injuries caused as a result of defects. Not only pedestrians can claim for tripping and slipping injury sustained whilst crossing the road but riders and drivers who are injured as a result of excess gravel or potholes or in certain circumstances ice can also claim compensation for personal injury.

Shops & Public Places of Entertainment

Places where the public are invited to visit which includes shops and places of entertainment generally have a high duty of care placed upon them to make sure that pedestrian areas are free of defects and debris and are reasonably safe for pedestrian usage. The duty to inspect and maintain can be high in places such as shopping centres and supermarkets which have large numbers of customers with incumbent risk of spills and leakage and most food shops should have floor walkers identifying any dangerous incidents and making immediate arrangements to protect the area prior to cleaning.

Private Property - Invited Guests & Uninvited Guests

The same general rules apply to private houses and private property and invited guests or those who may be reasonably expected to use the property can expect risk free access and egress. Failure to ensure a visitors safety can mean that a trip slip fall compensation claim is made against the owner or occupier.

No Win No Fee Compensation Claims

If you have had a tripping or slipping accident that caused personal injury you should consult a solicitor as soon as possible. In order to claim the accident must have occurred within the last three years. Many solicitors offer a no win no fee service which minimises the individual’s financial risk however the no win no fee scheme offered by this firm goes much further and can be summed up as 'win or lose no charge - compensation paid in full'. If you use our claims service there is no financial risk whatsoever and you are paid 100% of your compensation with no deductions.