How To Claim For A Slip, Trip Or Fall
Read our guide to learn how to make slip, trip and fall claims and the compensation payouts you could receive.
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How To Claim For A Slip, Trip Or Fall
Read our guide to learn how to make slip, trip and fall claims and the compensation payouts you could receive.
How Much Compensation For Slip, Trip And Fall Claims?
Slips, trips, and falls are among the most common accidents that can occur anywhere and cause a variety of injuries. However, if somebody else is responsible for your injuries, it may give rise to slip, trip and fall claims against them.
Our guide will help you in determining whether you have an eligible claim and how to go about the process. This includes the steps involved in claiming compensation and how to calculate your payout. We also examine in detail the services which our personal injury solicitors provide.
This article provides examples of how and where slips and trips can occur, as well as the laws applicable to these situations. If we have missed out on your particular situation in our examples, you can contact our advisors now for assistance.
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- Call us at 0151 375 9916.
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Can I Make A Slip Trip And Fall Claim?
Yes, you might be eligible to claim compensation for injuries suffered during a slip, trip or fall accident. However, you need to meet certain criteria.
There are some situations where other people are reasonably responsible for your safety. This is the duty of care, and it is necessary to establish the existence of this responsibility to prove any liability.
Therefore, the following elements are necessary for valid slip, trip and fall claims:
- The existence of a duty of care.
- A breach of this duty.
- An injury to you due to this breach.
Therefore, in order to make a fall claim, you need to demonstrate somebody else’s fault for your injuries.
Can You Make A Claim For A Loved One?
It is possible to claim on behalf of a loved one by becoming a litigation friend. You can make a slip, trip and fall claim for the following:
- Minors: This is because a person needs to be at least 18 years of age to make their own claim.
- Individuals lacking the mental capacity: This is because possessing a sound mind is essential to make a compensation claim.
You can apply to become a litigation friend if you are:
- A parent or guardian
- A friend or any other family member
- Solicitor
- Person with the power of attorney
Speak to our advisors now for more information on claiming on behalf of somebody else as a litigation friend.
The Common Causes Of Slip, Trips And Falls At Work
Slips, trips and falls occur commonly in various workplaces, such as construction sites, factories and even offices. Here are some common examples of such accidents:
- Spillages on the floor which haven’t been cleared, leading to a hip fracture.
- Tripping over trailing wires or cables, which were supposed to be cleared in your office and injuring your toes.
- Suffering a fall near poorly-lit staircases at your workplace and fracturing your leg.
- Tripping over obstructed passageways at a factory and breaking your nose.
Now, let us examine the various legislations pertaining to slip, trip and fall claims against employers:
- According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, employers are responsible for taking reasonably practicable steps to ensure the safety of their employees. This is the workplace duty of care that all employers owe to their employees.
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 mandate employers to assess and mitigate any slip and fall risk in the workplace.
- Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, employers are mandated to ensure that all floors are free from obstructions to facilitate free movement.
- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s regulatory body for occupational safety, has also provided a hazard-spotting checklist.
If your employer fails to comply with the above regulations and you suffer a trip injury, you may have a valid workplace accident claim. Speak to our advisors now to claim for a fall at work or any other accident at work.
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What Can Cause Slips, Trips, And Falls In A Public Place?
When you visit any public places, the occupiers of those places are responsible for your safety. Occupiers are the entities responsible for controlling the space under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.
Some common examples of slips, trips and falls in public places include:
- Slipping on defective stairs at a shopping centre and spraining your ankle.
- Tripping on broken pavements, which the local council has failed to repair and injuring your knee.
- Falling over in a grocery store and fracturing your wrist due to a lot of boxes stacked between the shelves.
If the occupiers of any public place fail to take protective measures and a visitor gets injured, there could be a public liability claim. Speak to our advisors now for more information.
The Average Payout For Slip And Fall UK Claims
Knowing the average payout figure for slip, trip, and fall claims may not be of any use to you, as the facts of each case are unique. However, if your fall and trip claim is successful, your compensation amount will be divided into 2 heads:
- General Damages: This head deals with the physical and mental injuries due to the fall.
- Special Damages: This head deals with the financial losses resulting from your injuries.
For general damages, your solicitor might refer to the Judicial College guidelines (JCG), which provide guideline compensation ranges for various injuries. The table below summarises some of the JCG figures relevant for slip, trip and fall injuries, except for the top row, which was not taken from this resource. However, the table is intended for guidance only.
Injury Notes Compensation Guidelines
Multiple Severe Injuries and Special Damages There are many injuries and financial losses like the need for nursing care. Up to £500,000+
Brain Damage- Moderately Severe The injuries are so severe that it results in a disability and dependence on others along with a reduction in life expectancy. £267,340 to £344,150
Brain Damage- Moderate (i) There is an intellectual deficit which is moderate to severe and affects the senses, such as sight and speech. £183,190 to £267,340
Pelvis and Hip Injuries- Severe (i) This bracket includes extensive fractures to the hip along with effects like a ruptured bladder and dislocated hip joint. £95,680 to £159,770
Pelvis and Hip Injuries- Severe (ii) The injuries include the formation of ectopic bone in the area around the hip or fracture dislocation of the pelvis leading to dislocation. £75,550 to £95,680
Arm Injuries- Permanent and Substantial Disablement There is a serious fracture in at least one arm which leads to functional or cosmetic permanent residual disability. £47,810 to £73,050
Leg Injuries- Severe (iii) Serious This includes serious or compound fractures or other injuries to the joints or ligaments leading to extended treatment and extensive scarring. £47,840 to £66,920
Back Injuries- Moderate (i) This includes compression and crush injuries to the lumbar vertebrae, causing a great deal of pain and discomfort. £33,880 to £47,320
Back Injuries- Moderate (ii) The injuries disturb the muscles and ligaments and cause backache. This bracket also includes soft tissue injuries. £15,260 to £33,880
Moderate Ankle Injury There are ligament tears or fractures which lead to some disability like struggle in walking on an uneven surface or standing for a long time. £16,770 to £32,450
As far as special damages are concerned, here are some examples of the financial losses which you could recover as part of a slip, trip and fall claim:
- Medical costs, including travelling for appointments.
- Loss of earnings due to time taken off and demotion.
- Professional care or time devoted by a family member.
- Physical aids such as wheelchairs, crutches, or other assistive devices.
- Home or vehicle modifications.
You will have to provide financial records as evidence of the above, such as bills, payslips and bank statements.
For more detailed guidance on how compensation is calculated, speak to our advisors now.
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How To Start A Slip, Trip Or Fall Claim
While it isn’t necessary to instruct a personal injury solicitor to support a compensation claim, we recommend seeking expert advice. If you work with our solicitors, they offer the following assistance in slip, trip and fall claims:
- Explaining and simplifying legal terms.
- Communicating with the party responsible for your injuries.
- Valuing your compensation amount.
- Providing an honest estimation of the strength of your claim.
Apart from the above, our solicitor can also help you in collecting evidence and being aware of the time limit. These are the most essential steps involved in your fall claim.
What Is The Time Limit For Claiming?
According to the Limitation Act 1980, there is a time limit of 3 years to start slip, trip and fall claims. This time limit begins to apply from the date of the incident, except in the case of:
- Minors: Since they cannot make their own claim, the time limit will pause until their 18th birthday.
- Limited Mental Capacity: The time limit will pause until the individual regains their mental capacity.
As explained in the sections above, a slip injury claim can be made on behalf of another person by becoming a litigation friend.
What Slip, Trip Or Fall Evidence Is Needed?
Some examples of the evidence which could help in slip claims include:
- CCTV footage of the accident.
- Photographs of visible injuries or the accident site.
- Contact details of eyewitnesses to prepare their statements.
- Medical records, like X-rays and prescriptions.
- Personal written records of the fall, such as diary entries.
Contact us now for more information on personal injury time limits or collecting evidence.
No Win No Fee Slip, Trip And Fall Solicitors
Our personal injury solicitors have extensive experience in handling slip, trip, and fall claims. In addition to their expert guidance, they can also provide No Win No Fee services to reduce your financial load. Your solicitor will provide you with these services through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which means that:
- There is no upfront payment for your solicitor’s work in the beginning or during the claim.
- If you lose your claim, there is no payment for your solicitor’s work on your case.
- Your trip injury solicitor will charge a success fee if you win your case. This is a fixed percentage of your compensation, which has a legal cap to prevent unfairness.
Contact Us
Speak to us now for a free assessment of your claim’s eligiblity. If it meets the criteria, you could be connected to one of our No Win No Fee solicitors:
- Call us at 0151 375 9916.
- Contact us online.
More Information
Thank you for reading our guide on slip, trip and fall claims. Here are some other guides which may be relevant:
- Information on claiming brain injury compensation.
- Details on forklift accidents.
- Our guide on burn injury claims.
You can also go through these external links:
- Information from the NHS on a head injury and concussion.
- Details on falls from a height from the HSE.
- Guidance from the HSE on the construction industry.
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