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Eating out in restaurants, cafes or pubs, both as a social occasion and for the purpose of appeasing hunger, is more often than not an enjoyable experience but there are a surprisingly large number of incidents of customers suffering a slip, trip or fall in such establishments.
Although some restaurants have carpet on the floors, a smooth surface for easy cleaning is more common and this type of flooring can cause a problem if food or drink is spilt and not cleared up immediately.
Even something as innocuous as a slice of cucumber could be sufficient to cause an unwary customer to lose his or her balance and slip, either on the hard surface or against the sharp edge of a table, possibly inflicting a nasty cut or even resulting in a broken bone should the fall be sufficiently severe.
Occasionally plates or glasses end up on the floor and diners need to be aware of the possibility of cutting themselves on broken china or glass.
Where there is carpet, customers could be injured in a fall as a result of catching a foot in a frayed edge or wrinkled fold of the covering. Someone who has been hurt because of the negligence of the manager or proprietor to maintain the furniture and furnishings in a suitable manner could be able to sue the establishment for their suffering.
Toilets and cloakrooms are often sited away from the main dining room and if they are up or down stairs, perhaps tucked away up a spiral staircase or down three dark steps to a basement, there are risks of a fall occurring when there is insufficient light, perhaps no handrail or the treads are hazardous through wear.
Wet floors in the restaurant toilets can create another slipping hazard and staff or management should regularly inspect them to ensure both their hygiene and safety, especially in busy periods.
Uneven surfaces at the entrance or car park can also be the cause of a nasty fall. Obstructions, signs and holes may trip the unwary, especially at night if the site is unlit or has poor lighting.
Rubbish stored outside the premises should be kept well away from public access and cleared regularly to ensure it cannot cause risk of a personal injury accident to customers or staff.
Owners of all businesses to which the public has access have a duty of care to everyone on their premises and if their actions or neglect have caused harm they may be liable to pay compensation for pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
Solicitor for slip, trip and fall claims
Suffering an unexpected slip, trip or fall can be a nasty experience and can result in injuries ranging from a few bruises to sprains, whiplash or broken bones and, depending on the circumstances of the accident, it may be reasonable for a compensation claim to be made against the person or organisation deemed responsible.
Our solicitors at YouClaim have helped many hundreds of people throughout the UK to make justified personal injury claims, resulting in payouts to help them recover from their accident.
By using the services of YouClaim, you can be assured of being supported by a professional legal team, monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and, in most cases, advice and representation is completely free under the no win no fee system.
To find out how to make a slip, trip and fall claim, you can complete the online form on this page and send us some basic information or you can speak to one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff on 0800 10 757 95
