Slip Trip or Fall claims

When personal injuries result from a nasty fall or trip, it is perfectly reasonable for an individual to ask whether a compensation claim should be made. But in what circumstances can such a claim be made?

Roads and pavements are in many cases the responsibility of the local Council and they have a duty to maintain the areas to a reasonable standard. If you are injured on a poorly maintained road or pavement then you may have a compensation claim. This cannot be taken to extremes but generally it is said that were a defect protrudes or indents by more than 1 inch then a claim may be possible subject to "inspection" records and maintenance checks. 

Owners of premises (ie: shops, supermarkets, restaurants etc) etc have duty of care to ensure that customers facilities are safe. If you have a slip and fall accident in a shop which results from debris or a spillage on the floor that shouldn't have been there then the shop may be liable to pay compensation.

Public places including private homes are the responsibility of the "occupier" of the premises who has a duty to take such care as is reasonable to ensure that any visitors or users are safe. Where this duty is breached - an accident claim may be possible and compensation the inevitable consequence.

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If you think you have been the victim of a trip claim as discussed - you  might be entitled to compensation.

Please complete the brief form below. Our team will respond to all written enquiries within 24 hours.

For immediate assistance please telephone our FREEPHONE SLIP TRIP OR FALL accident claims helpline on 0800 0322210.

 Please note that any information you submit will be held on computer and consequently will be covered under the provisions of the Data Protection Act. "The Claims Connection" is a subsidiary of MJN Marketing Ltd. (registered number 04772563)