slip trip falls

Accidents arising from slips and trips or falls are often perceived as trivial, and an example of the "compensation culture."

In reality, a high proportion of such accidents involve serious injury. Health and safety executives estimate that 95% of major slips result in broken bones.

As the cold weather sweeps the country and we are forecast to have yet another very cold weekend, the elderly sometimes feel very vulnerable when doing their shopping as supermarket entrances can become extremelyicy.

If you have injured yourself following a fall due to a defect in the street you could be able to make a claim for compensation for personal injury.

If you have suffered an injury whilst on the street, in a public area, building or your child has been injured whilst at school – you may be able to bring a personal injury compensation claim against the council / local authority. 

Public events can be anything from a festival to an exhibition, and usually involve a gathering of people in a public space. While these events can be enjoyable, accidents at public events can easily arise due to poor crowd management, un-safe equipment and structural issues. If you’ve been injured at an event in a public place, you could have the right to claim accident compensation.

Slips, trips and falls in public places happen all the time and leave many people with injuries. Uneven footpaths, broken paving slabs and wet or slippery floors in shops and offices can cause slips, trips and falls. If you suffer a fall as a result, you may be entitled to compensation.

This is a common form of accident that you can claim personal injury compensation for. If you have slipped, tripped or fallen on private property such as a supermarket and have suffered an injury, you may be able to make a claim. Here’s what you should do.

One of the most common types of accident resulting in personal injury claims is a slip, trip or fall. This could be on a high kerb in the street, in a shop or supermarket due to a wet floor or whilst at work.

If you have been injured following a slip trip or fall, there are a number of things you should do to help with your claim. Here we give you the rundown. 

Public events can be anything from a festival to an exhibition, and usually involve a gathering of people in a public space. While these events can be enjoyable, accidents at public events can easily arise due to poor crowd management, un-safe equipment and structural issues. If you’ve been injured at an event in a public place, you could have the right to claim accident compensation.

Trips, slips and falls are common in supermarkets with workers and customers equally vulnerable. Studies show that the majority of supermarket injuries occur in the entrances and the first few aisles. Accidents commonly occur due to slippery and wet flooring, food spillages and loose products on the floor. If you’ve sustained any injuries as a result of a slip or fall in a supermarket, you may be able to rightfully claim compensation.

Slips, trips and falls are common accidents in the workplace. These accidents can occur for a variety of reasons such as objects in the way, spillages or poor building maintenance. Injuries are also varied but often include fractures and breaks to arms, legs, wrists and fingers. If you’ve received injuries as a result of a trip or fall at work, you may be able to claim compensation.