Trip, slip or fall accident claims - what you should do.

It is important that immediate steps are taken to gather evidence following an accident of this nature. We say this because the defects, spillages or debris that caused the accident in the first place will very soon be rectified and there will be little or no proof of exactly how bad the situation was.

It may be the last thing on your mind if you are seriously hurt but it is vital that you or someone else gathers this evidence for you as soon as possible.  

We recommend the following steps:

Obtain the name, address and telephone number of any witnesses who saw you fall.

Take photographs of the scene, the floor surface, your clothing and shoes, mats or rugs, warning signs and of your injuries. Photographs are vital in order to prove your claim - the sooner they are taken after an accident the better.

If you possibly can try and report the trip or fall formally to the premises manager or duty manager - if you cant make sure someone else does because the accident needs to be  logged officially to avoid dispute later in the compensation claim.

Basically, as you may have gathered, any evidence you can obtain will be helpful to your accident claim. Hopefully the above will provide some useful guidance for you.

Finally, contact us today for an opinion on your case.

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If you have tripped or fallen in an accident and have suffered personal injury you may be able to claim compensation. To make your enquiry - just complete the brief form opposite. Our team will respond to all written enquiries within 1 hour 8am-8pm.

For immediate accident claim assistance please telephone our FREEPHONE SLIP TRIP FALL helpline on 0800 0322210

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