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Slipped On Ice Claims Guide
Use our guide to learn how our expert solicitors could help you with slipped on ice claims.
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Slipped On Ice Claims Guide
Use our guide to learn how our expert solicitors could help you with slipped on ice claims.
How Much Compensation For Slipped On Ice Claims?
Slips on ice are a common occurrence in the UK, particularly during the colder months. However, if you have had an accident as a result of slipping on ice, you may be eligible to make a personal injury compensation claim with us.
Our comprehensive guide today will explore how you could be eligible for slipped on ice claims, and suggestive amounts of compensation you could receive in a successful claim. We will then explore the main injuries associated with this type of accident and discuss how our team can help you initiate your claim.
What You Need To Know
- You could make a No Win No Fee claim with us at JF Law
- If you slipped on ice and it wasn’t your fault, you could make a claim
- You must generally start your claim within 3 years of the date of the accident
- Slipped on ice claims can be made for accidents at work, or accidents in a private or public place
- You could get compensation for both the physical and mental impact of your injuries
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If you have any questions about slipped on ice claims, you can contact our friendly advisors by:
- Calling us on 0151 375 9916
- Filling out our online claim form
Can I Claim Compensation If I’ve Slipped On Ice?
Yes, if you have a valid claim for slipping on ice, you could seek compensation. In order for you to be able to make a slipped on ice claim for compensation, the following factors must be present in your case:
- Someone owed you a duty of care (this is a legal obligation one party has towards another’s reasonable safety)
- The person who owed you this duty breached it
- Their breach led to your injuries
These three components constitute negligence and form the basis of any compensation claim. If these three elements are present in your case, you could potentially be eligible to make a claim with us.
Below, we explore the different places you might’ve been injured and who owes you a duty of care in these situations.
Slipping On Ice At Work
If you have had an accident whilst at work, the duty of care that is owed to you is by your employer. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, your employer must take reasonably practicable steps to ensure your safety in the workplace.
In order for your employer to fulfil their duty owed to you, they can also abide by rules set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is responsible for governing workplace health and safety. The HSE specifically about temperature regulation has stated that your employer must:
- Ensure a safe and reasonable temperature in your workplace
- Central heating or heating measures to prevent the buildup of ice
If you work outside, particularly in a cold environment, your employer must also:
- Provide adequate and appropriate personal protective equipment
- Delay the workload if it can be delayed until warmer weather resumes
You might have been working in a warehouse when one of the fridge units breaks. Your employer has been informed about the faulty fridge unit, but no repairs have been made. This causes a spillage of water, which goes unattended and then freezes. You then slipped, causing a back and neck injury. Here, you would have the grounds to make a slipped on ice claim.
Slipped On Ice In A Public Place
While you are out in a public or private place, the person or organisation who is in control of the premises is the person who owes you a duty of care.
Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957, the duty of care is that the individual or organisation responsible for the premises must take all necessary steps to ensure you are reasonably safe.
This can include providing signage to highlight any risks, performing regular checks and risk assessments, and ensuring that repairs are carried out if machinery, equipment, or the premises themselves pose a risk of injury.
You might have been walking on a public footpath in the wintertime. You slipped on ice as the footpath hadn’t been gritted, and suffered a slipped disc as a result. Here, it is the responsibility of your local council or local authority to ensure that the roads are safe for the public. In this case, you could make a public liability claim against the council.
Slipped On Ice On Private Property
While you are on private property, you are owed the same duty of care as you are owed in public spaces. That is, the person or organisation in control of the property shall ensure you are kept reasonably safe whilst using their premises.
You might’ve been attending a restaurant when you slipped on ice by the entrance. The gallery owners had failed to grit the entrance properly, causing a buildup of ice on the ground. This then caused your slip on ice, resulting in a broken wrist.
What If The Property Owner Claimed To Be Unaware Of The Ice?
You may still have the grounds to make a slipped on ice claim with us at JF Law, even if the property owner claims that they were unaware of the ice. This is because it is reasonable to expect the property owner to be aware of the conditions and therefore provide signage or cordon off the icy areas. If the individual or organisation with responsibility for that place failed to ensure you would be reasonably safe while using their property, you could still have a potential personal injury claim.
Call us today to find out more about slipped on ice claims, and how we can help you even if the property owner or other person responsible for the space claims to be unaware of the ice.
How Much Slip On Ice Compensation Could I Get?
The amount of compensation you could get depends on a few different factors such as the type of injury, how well you might’ve recovered as well as the pain and suffering you have endured from your injuries. In addition, financial losses caused by the injury are generally considered when valuing slippped on ice claims.
Below, we discuss what contributes to your final compensation amount, but usually professionals will consider frameworks like the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to give them some help in calculating your claim.
The JCG is a document containing injury types and compensation brackets. Our table below utilises figures taken from the JCG to offer you suggestive amounts of compensation you could receive if successful. Please note the first entry has not been taken from the JCG, however, each following entry has been. Also, this table is intended only as guidance.
| Injury | Notes | Compensation Guideline |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries + Special Damages | A number of severe injuries as well as special damages such as loss of earning potential | Up to £500,000+ |
| Back Injury Severe (i) | Damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots, with cases showing severe pain and disability and an impairment on sexual, bowel and bladder function | £111,150 to £196,450 |
| Back Injury Severe (ii) | Cases of nerve root damage with a combination of loss of sensation, mobility issues and impairment on sexual, bowel and bladder function | £90,510 to £107,910 |
| Back Injury Severe (iii) | Cases of disc lesions or disc fractures leaving remaining ongoing pain and a range of different issues such as loss of sexual function and impaired agility | £47,320 to £85,100 |
| Neck Injury Severe (i) | Little to no movement in the neck causing headaches and incomplete paraplegia | In the region of £181,020 |
| Neck Injury Severe (ii) | Considerable loss of movement in the neck, and usually cases where there are fractures or serious damage to discs in the cervical spine | £80,240 to £159,770 |
| Neck Injury Severe (iii) | Injuries where there are fractures or dislocations causing significant disability or a permanent nature | £55,500 to £68,330 |
| Wrist Injury a) | Total loss of wrist function | £58,710 to £73,050 |
| Wrist Injury b) | Injuries of significant disability with some remaining movement of the wrist | £29,900 to £47,810 |
| Wrist Injury c) | Less severe wrist injury, but some persistent issues such as continuing pain or stiffness | £15,370 to £29,900 |
What Will Determine My Final Compensation Amount?
Your compensation amount will be impacted by the type of injury you sustained as a result of your slip on ice. The severity of the injury will also be a contributory factor when your compensation is being calculated, but professionals will consider the pain and suffering that your injury has caused, as well as any impact on your quality of life. This is known as loss of amenity, where you might’ve been left unable to engage in hobbies that you can no longer enjoy because of your injury.
Another thing that will determine how much compensation you could receive in a successful claim is the financial impact of your injuries. What we mean here is that if your injuries have left you unable to work, this will be taken into consideration. This head of claim is known as special damages.
To claim special damages, we must compile evidence to demonstrate how your injuries have caused financial losses. This could be:
- Payslips to show loss of earnings
- Travel receipts
- Medical invoices
As part of the free services offered by our solicitors at JF Law, we would help you to collate this supporting evidence to strengthen your claim. Additionally, our solicitors will help ensure that all of your special damages are accounted for. So, whether you needed over-the-counter painkillers or adaptations made to your home to cope with a new disability, as long as you have the receipt to prove it, one of our solicitors will be sure it is covered in the claim.
Keep reading to learn what evidence would be useful in slipped on ice claims, or alternatively, call us to discuss how we could help.
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Do I Have To Make A Slipped On Ice Claim Within A Time Limit?
Yes, all personal injury claims must be made within a time limit. This is established in the Limitation Act 1980, which states you must start your claim within 3 years of the date of the injury or accident.
There are two exceptions to this time limit, both of which allow you to utilise a role known as a litigation friend. This role allows you to act on behalf of someone who is unable to claim for themselves.
The two exceptions to the time limit are:
- If the claimant is under 18 at the time of the injury, as minors can’t make a claim on their own behalf. Instead, their time limit runs from their 18th birthday until their 21st birthday
- If the claimant is mentally incapacitated, then the time limit will resume if mental capacity is regained.
In both of these circumstances, a litigation friend can be appointed.
To learn more about whether your claim would fall within the time limit or to find out more about litigation friends, you can contact us free of charge, and our operators will be happy to assist you.
What Evidence Will Support My Slipped On Ice Claim?
Evidence can help to demonstrate how someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. It helps to strengthen your case and gives you a better chance at a successful claim.
The evidence which could be useful in slipped on ice claims could be:
- Medical records or GP records to show the injuries sustained
- CCTV footage of the injury, if it was caught on camera
- Accident report book if the incident occurred at work
- Any photographs or descriptions of the injuries
As part of the services offered by our solicitors, we could help to compile the supporting evidence for your claim. Contact us today to learn how else we can assist you in making a personal injury claim.
Will I Need To Attend A Medical To Assess My Injuries?
It’s not essential for you to attend a medical for your claim; however, a medical assessment would help to demonstrate the full extent of your injuries. By attending an assessment, the medical professionals can fully examine the impact of both your physical and psychological injuries caused by your slip on ice.
By choosing to instruct one of our expert solicitors, you can rest assured that, as part of our services, we can arrange an independent medical assessment and then use the findings to strengthen the foundation of your claim.
Will I Have To Take The Property Owner To Court?
Most claims can be settled either through mediation or negotiation, outside of court. For both you and the defendant, it is easier, more cost-effective, and quicker to avoid going to court. A majority of our claims can be settled without the need for court; however, if you do need to attend court, our solicitors have decades of experience advocating for people like yourself and would support you through each step of the process.
We completely understand how daunting it may feel to start your claim, but we are here to help. Contact us today if you have any questions about attending court or the process itself.
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What Are The Common Injuries Caused After a Slip On Ice?
Slips, trips or falls on ice can cause a range of different issues. We discuss the most common injuries below:
- Fractured or broken wrist
- Broken arms, legs or other bones from the impact
- Bruising and soreness
- Torn ligaments
- Head injuries, such as a concussion
- Neck injuries or sprains
- Back injuries, such as slipped discs
This is not an exhaustive list, and if you have suffered a different type of injury, you may still be eligible to start a claim with us. Call us today to talk about slipped on ice claims and find out if you are eligible for compensation.
Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim After Slipping On Ice?
Yes, you can make a No Win No Fee claim with us if you meet the eligibility criteria discussed earlier. Our solicitors work through a type of contract known as a Conditional Fee Agreement, meaning that you wouldn’t be expected to pay for their services until the end of your successful claim.
This is a beneficial way of funding your solicitor, as it means no upfront costs for their work. Another benefit of a No Win No Fee arrangement is that if your claim is not successful, you wouldn’t be required to pay a penny for the work provided by our solicitors. In fact, only a small and legally limited success fee will be deducted from your compensation if your case is successful.
Another advantage of instructing solicitors is that you can expect knowledgeable and professional advice and support. Our team could help you with:
- Understanding legal jargon and the claims process during each step
- Ensuring your claim is begun within the permitted time limit
- Advocating and negotiating a settlement amount which reflects the physical and psychological impact of your injuries
This is not all we can help you with. Our team works closely with medical professionals who can also aid you in your recovery.
Contact JF Law
To learn more about how to make slipped on ice claims, or if you have any questions about starting your claim, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable advisors at JF Law.
You can reach us by:
- Calling us on 0151 375 9916
- Filling out our online claim form
More Information
Why not read our other articles about:
- How to claim for an eye injury at work
- Make a claim for dog bites with us
- How to make a serious injury claim
Useful External Resources
- How to claim Statutory Sick Pay from GOV.UK
- When to report an accident at work from the HSE
- When to call 999 from the NHS
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