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Make a claim for compensation following a slip, trip or fall accident

Slip, trip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere. People regularly suffer injuries on uneven pavements, defects in the road, icy pavements and broken steps and, while the list is almost endless, slips, trips and falls most commonly occur as work accidents.

Claiming compensation following a slip, trip or fall
Successful compensation claims following slips, trips and falls can be made in many different circumstances. These types of accidents can generally be grouped as follows:

Accidents at work - your employer has a legal duty to care for your health and safety whilst at work.

Accidents on roads and pavements - your local council has a legal duty to maintain the roads and pavements to a reasonable standard.

Accidents in shops - shopkeepers have a legal duty to ensure the safety of their customers whilst they are on their premises, including the car park.

Accidents in other places - places that are accessible to the public are also covered by laws to protect people from injury.

The most seemingly insignificant thing can often cause a very serious personal injury. A wet floor in a supermarket, broken chair in a restaurant or badly lit stairs in a car park, could all lead to successful compensation claims.

If your slip, trip or fall was caused by a defect that shouldn't have been present, then you are entitled to make a clam for compensation if you suffered a personal injury as a result.

What to do following a slip, trip or fall
It is easy to feel foolish if you have fallen over, even if you did so as a result of someone else's negligence. Our natural instincts tell us to move away from the scene of the accident as soon as possible, especially if treatment for injuries is needed.

There are however a number of practical things you can do at the accident scene, which will help any potential claim you may later make. If you are unable to do so at the time, return as soon as you can or ask a friend if they can do the following:

Photograph the scene of the accident and anything else that may be significant. For example, the floor surface and any defective coverings or holes, the clothing and shoes you were wearing and any visible warning signs relating to the defect. Also, take pictures of your injuries if they are visible and take further pictures if they worsen.
Write down the names and contact details of witnesses who saw the
accident happen or saw the defect
Write down the names and contact details of anyone else you know that
had previously been, or was subsequently; injured by the same defect
If the accident happened at work or in a public place, make sure you
report it to a manager and ensure they write it in their accident book
Keep the shoes that you were wearing

Visit www.hse.gov.uk/slips/index.htm for more information about slip, trip and fall accidents.

Claming compensation following a slip, trip or fall accident
If you have been injured in a slip, trip or fall accident, which you believe was caused by someone else's negligence, contact us now for free legal advice on how to make a personal injury claim.

Our team of claim advisors are not only highly experienced but they are also very friendly and professional and are guaranteed to treat your case with the utmost confidentiality.

We are successful in many of the cases that we take on and appoint only the very best personal injury solicitors to our customers. Working on a no win, no fee basis, your personal injury solicitor will talk you through each stage of the claims process in plain English and strive to get you the most compensation available for your claim.

From the moment you pick up the phone to call us, our service is completely cost-free. Regardless of whether your case is a success or not, you will not be charged a penny at any time and there are no hidden charges, costs or catches.

Chat to us via e-chat, request a call back for a more convenient time, fill out an online claim form with details of your accident and injury or give us a call night or day on 0800 10 757 95 if you have been injured in a slip, trip or fall.