Learn When You Could Claim For A Slip And Fall In A Restaurant
If you have been injured following a slip and fall in a restaurant, we could help you claim compensation.
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Learn When You Could Claim For A Slip And Fall In A Restaurant
If you have been injured following a slip and fall in a restaurant, we could help you claim compensation.
How To Claim For A Slip And Fall In A Restaurant
Slip and fall accidents in restaurants are very common and in many cases do not result in serious injury. However, sometimes people are not so fortunate and can be very severely affected by their accident. Within this guide, we will explain the eligibility criteria your case must meet to be eligible to make a personal injury claim if you suffered a slip and fall in a restaurant.
This article will cover all you need to know about making a public liability claim, including when you may have an eligible case, what evidence you may need and how long you have to begin legal proceedings.
Additionally, we will also explain the different forms of compensation you may be awarded to form your final settlement if your case is a success. We end this guide be discussing how one of our personal injury solicitors could help you with claiming compensation on a No Win No Fee basis.
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Can I Claim For Injuries Caused By A Slip And Fall In A Restaurant?
You may be able to claim for a slip and fall in a restaurant if you can prove that your injury was caused by the occupier breaching the duty of care they owed you. An occupier is any party in control of a public space. A restaurant, as an occupier, owes you and anyone else visiting the restaurant a duty of care to keep you reasonably safe. This duty of care is set out under The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957. Reasonably safe means that the restaurant must follow health and safety procedures, think about potential risks and look to reduce them.
So, to be eligible to make a personal injury claim, you must be able to prove:
You were owed a duty of care by the restaurant.
They breached their duty of care.
You suffered an injury as a direct result of this breach.
Examples Of Slip And Fall Accidents
Some examples of how you may suffer a slip and fall in a restaurant include:
The floor is wet and there is no wet floor warning sign causing you to slip and suffer an ankle injury.
The stairs to the bathroom are broken, and you fall down them, causing you to suffer multiple serious injuries, including a broken wrist and leg injury.
You trip over an object obstructing a walkway and suffer a foot injury.
To see whether you may have a valid personal injury claim, you can contact one of our friendly advisors.
How to Claim for A Slip And Fall In A Restaurant?
You may be thinking, ‘I fell in a restaurant, what do I do?’ You first should seek medical attention for any injuries have suffered. From this, you could request a copy of your medical records detailing your injuries and the medical treatment you have received for them.
Other evidence that could help support your personal injury claim include:
Photographs of the accident e.g. the spillage that caused you to slip.
CCTV footage of how the slip, trip or fall accident occurred.
The contact information of any witnesses so a statement can be collected from them at a later stage.
Photographs of your injuries.
A diary of the impact that the injuries have had on your life.
You may not have some or all of these things but that is okay. One of our solicitors could help you with getting the evidence needed to support your case. To see whether you may be eligible to work with one of our solicitors, you can contact our advisors.
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Is There A Time Limit When Claiming For A Slip and Fall?
Under the Limitation Act 1980 a claim for injury must generally be brought within 3 years of the date of the accident. There are exceptions, such as if the injured person is a child or someone who lacks the mental capacity to manage their own claim. These exceptions are as follows:
The time limit is frozen for those under the age of 18. From their 18th birthday, they will have 3 years to begin the claiming process.
The time limit is frozen indefinitely for those not possessing the mental capacity to handle their own case. However, if the person regains this mental capability, the 3-year time limit will begin from the date of recovery.
In both cases, a litigation friend could make a claim on the claimant’s behalf while the time limit is paused.
To see whether you have enough time to begin your personal injury claim after you suffered a slip and fall in a restaurant, you can contact our advisors.
Potential Compensation From A Slip And Fall In A Restaurant
If you are successful in your claim you could be awarded damages for both your injuries and your out of pocket expenses.
General damages are awarded in all successful claims and are to compensate you for the pain and suffering that you felt, as well as the general impact your injuries have had on your life. Have your hobbies been significantly impacted? Did you miss an important life event due to the accident? These are things that could affect how much compensation you receive.
Those valuing your claim may use the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to help them. This document contains compensation guidelines for a range of injuries.
Below is a table of some injuries in the JCG and the suggested compensation guidelines for them, but it is important to remember that these are just guidelines and that every case is unique. Please also note that the first entry does not come from the JCG.
Compensation Table
| Injury | Compensation Guideline | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Severe Injuries And Additional Special Damages | Up to £1,000,000+ | A compensation settlement that accounts for numerous significant injuries and financial losses like a loss of work earnings and prescription fees. |
| Back – Severe (i) | £111,150 to £196,450 | Damage to the spinal cord and nerve roots including incomplete paralysis and significantly impaired bladder, bowl and sexual function. |
| Pelvis and Hips – Moderate (i) | £32,450 to £47,810 | Significant Injury that may have included hip replacement. |
| Leg – Less Serious (i) | £21,920 to £33,880 | A fracture with incomplete recovery including a metal implant, permanent limp and impaired mobility. |
| Knee – Moderate (i) | £18,110 to £31,960 | Dislocation or torn meniscus with minor instability, wasting, weakness or other mild future disability. |
| Neck – Moderate (ii) | £16,770 to £30,500 | Including disc lesion with serious ongoing limitation and permanent pain. |
| Wrist – Less severe | £15,370 to £29,900 | A wrist injury with some permanent disability but some useful movement remains. |
| Shoulder – Serious | £15,580 to £23,430 | Dislocation of the shoulder and damage to the brachial plexus including sensory symptoms and restricted movement. |
| Arm – Simple | £8,060 to £23,430 | Simple fracture of the forearm. |
| Elbow – Moderate or Minor (iii) | Up to £15,370 | Simple fracture or laceration with recovery after 3 years and/or after surgery. |
Special Damages
Special damages is the other head of claim you may be awarded. This compensates you for the financial losses your injuries have caused you. Some examples may include:
Lost wages (both past and future).
Rehabilitation costs, e.g. Physiotherapy.
Other medical expenses ranging from painkillers to surgery.
Travel costs to and from medical appointments.
Care needs (even if supplied by family members).
Home adaptations needed for your injuries.
Since special damages are not always awarded, it is beneficial to provide evidence of the financial losses you wish to claim for. These could include payslips, bank statements and invoices.
Not all of these losses may apply to you and there may even be other losses that you may have suffered. Contact our advisors today to discuss your case and receive a free valuation of your potential compensation.
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Claim For Slip Trip And Fall Injuries On A No Win No Fee Basis
Our solicitors operate on a No Win No Fee basis by offering their clients a Conditional Fee Agreement.
With this arrangement in place, some of the benefits include:
Not having to pay anything upfront to your solicitor for their work.
Not having to pay for their ongoing work.
Nothing to pay for their services if the claim fails.
A success fee will be due to your solicitor if the claim succeeds. This is a legally restricted percentage of your compensation.
Contact Us Today
To see if you can work with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers or solicitors if you had a slip and fall in a restaurant, you can contact us today. We are available to take your call 24 hours a day. Contact us today by:
Calling us on 0151 375 9916
Contacting us on our website.
Using the live chat function on this page.
More Resources About Personal Injury Claims
Here are some guides by us:
Guidance on claiming after falling on pavement and how much compensation you could potentially receive.
Learn about making a foreign injury claim if you suffered an accident in a restaurant abroad.
Advice on how to claim for a pothole accident and the injuries it caused you.
Some external resources:
Learn about fall prevention from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Guidance on when you could receive statutory sick pay (SSP) from Gov.UK.
Learn when to provide first aid from the NHS.
Hopefully, you have a better idea about what is involved during a claim following a slip and fall in a restaurant. If you have any questions that have not been covered by this guide or would like to discuss your case, you can contact our advisors.
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