Slip, Trip and Fall injury solicitors
Slips, trips and falls can happen all too easily and lead to serious injuries. Whether you’ve slipped on water in a supermarket, tripped over a pothole in the road or fallen at work, most of our slip, trip and fall injury compensation claims are dealt with under a No Win No Fee, so rest assured, there’s no financial risk.
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If you’ve suffered a slip, trip or a fall and think you may have a claim, get in touch with us today. Call us on 01495 725031.
Types of slip, trip and fall injury compensation claims
Here are some of the typical slip, trip and fall injury compensation claims that we deal with for our clients:
- Potholes and dips in a road or pavement
- Loose, wobbly, cracked or uneven paving stones or kerbstones
- Wet or slippery floors like in a supermarket or shop
- Unexpected obstacles or obstructions that cause a tripping hazard like loose or rolled up matting or a pipe sticking out of the ground
- Poor lighting that makes it difficult to see obstacles and obstructions
No Win No Fee slip, trip and fall injury compensation claims
Most of our slip, trip and fall injury compensation claims are dealt with under a No Win No Fee. If you lose, you won’t be charged for the work we carry out. You’ll only be charged if you win, and the charges come directly out of the compensation, so there’s no payment up front.
How do I make a slip, trip or fall injury compensation claim?
As you need to prove that someone is at fault for your injuries, you need to gather as much evidence as possible. You should take photographs of where your incident took place, including the thing that caused your injury (e.g. pothole). It would also be sensible to take measurements (and photograph the measurements) of the thing that caused your injury, like the depth of a pothole or the height of the tripping edge of a raised kerbstone.
If anyone saw you fall or knows how long the thing that caused your injury has been present, then you should obtain their details so that they can be contacted as a witness. You should also photograph your injuries, make a record of the medical treatment you have received and keep any receipts relating to the expenses you have incurred. Once you have this information, you can contact us to see whether you can make a slip, trip of fall injury compensation claim.
How long do I have to make a slip, trip or fall injury compensation claim?
Normally, you have three years from the date of your injury. However, certain types of claims (like if you were injured abroad) may have different time limits. So, if you think you may have a slip, trip or fall injury compensation claim, it is vital you seek legal advice as soon as possible.
What is my slip, trip or fall injury compensation claim worth?
This depends on a number of things, like the severity of your injuries, whether you need rehabilitation and medical treatment and what expenses you have incurred, such as whether you have had any time off work because of your injury and not received any pay.
We are able to accurately value claims based on your personal circumstances, to make sure you get the right amount of compensation.
How long will my slip, trip or fall injury compensation claim take?
Again, this depends on the severity of your injuries, whether you require any medical treatment and rehabilitation, and whether your employer’s insurers admit fault (‘liability’) for your injuries. A straightforward workplace injury compensation claim may take 6 to 12 months to complete. If liability is disputed, or you need rehabilitation and medical treatment, it could take 12 to 24 months. Complex cases can take significantly longer.