What is a Slip, Trip, or Fall Claim?

A slip, trip, or fall claim is a type of personal injury claim where you seek compensation for injuries sustained due to slipping, tripping, or falling because of someone else's negligence. This can occur in public places, workplaces, or private properties

Who Can Make a Slip, Trip, or Fall Claim?

Anyone who has suffered an injury due to a slip, trip, or fall caused by the negligence of another party can make a claim. This includes accidents occurring in public places, workplaces, shops, restaurants, or any other premises where the owner has failed to maintain a safe environment

How Do I Prove My Slip, Trip, or Fall Claim?

To prove your claim, you need to demonstrate that: The other party owed you a duty of care. They breached this duty through negligence. This breach directly caused your injury. Evidence can include photographs of the hazard, witness statements, medical records, and CCTV footage

What Types of Evidence Are Useful for My Claim?

Useful evidence includes: Photographs: Of the accident scene and the hazard. Witness Statements: Contact details and statements from anyone who saw the incident. Medical Records: Documentation of your injuries and treatment. Accident Book Entries: Official records of the incident if it happened at a workplace or public venue

How Much Compensation Can I Receive?

Compensation varies based on the severity of the injury and its impact on your life. It includes: General Damages: For pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. Special Damages: For financial losses such as medical expenses, lost earnings, and costs for ongoing care or rehabilitation. For instance, minor injuries might receive lower amounts, while severe injuries involving long-term effects could attract higher compensation

How Long Do I Have to Make a Claim?

You generally have three years from the date of the accident to make a claim. Exceptions include cases involving minors, where the three-year period starts from their 18th birthday, and individuals who were mentally incapacitated at the time of the incident

What Should I Do Immediately After a Slip, Trip, or Fall?

Report the Incident: Notify a staff member or the property owner. Document the Scene: Take photographs and note details of the hazard. Seek Medical Attention: Ensure your injuries are treated and documented. Collect Witness Information: Get contact details of anyone who saw the accident

Do I Need a Solicitor to Make a Claim?

While not mandatory, having a solicitor can significantly increase your chances of a successful claim. A solicitor will help gather evidence, navigate legal processes, and negotiate for maximum compensation on your behalf

Slips, Trips and Falls Claims

Our team can help you make a claim

If you have slipped or fallen in a public place, as the result of an unmarked hazard, including raised flagstones or wet floors, or an abnormal obstacle, or because of poor lighting, you may be able to claim compensation for injury sustained as a result.

Imperium Law are No Win No Fee solicitors with years of experience of slip/trip claims. We will review the circumstances of your accident and advise you. Where there is a claim to be made, we will work hard to obtain the best outcome for your particular case.

Where possible, taking photographs of the hazard can provide strong evidence in support of your claim.

Call us on 0800 633 5730 or use our online form to see if you have a claim.

Slips, trips and falls compensation claims

Imperium Law have over 30 years experience pursuing accident claims where our clients tripped, slipped or fell.

To make a successful claim for compensation after you have been injured by a slip, trip or fall then we need to be able to prove someone else was at fault.

Here are a few scenarios where we can usually make a claim;

you tripped on a broken or unusually uneven surface
you slipped on a floor because of a spilt liquid or a wet surface
you tripped on a cracked or broken pavement
you fell over an obstacle which should not have been there
you tripped because of poor lighting
you fell in a hole that was not cordoned off
you slipped on ice in an area that should have been cleared

With most of the above slips, trips and falls the success of the claim often depends on where you had your accident

Most successful accident claims happen whilst;

in a shop – example; at the supermarket
in a business premises – example; in a car show room
whilst at work – example; on a building site
in a public place – example; walking down the high street

What can I do to help my slip, trip or fall claim case?

In many slip / trip cases photographic evidence can be crucial. If you can you should take photographs that show the area in which you fell. If possible and where appropriate put something in the photograph that shows the size of the defect or obstacle that caused the accident. For example use a 50p piece, or a ruler.

We would also recommend that you report your injury to a member of staff where possible. Clearly you should seek medical advice where the injury is serious. If the injury from your fall is less serious then take pictures of any cuts and bruises you have suffered.

Why choose us to help you make your slip, trip or fall claim?

We are a No Win No Fee solicitor – you don’t pay any costs if you lose
We will always pay you the maximum compensation available
We have over 30 years knowledge and experience in claims related to slips, trips and falls
Our experience means we know how to win claims compensation where others might fail

Call us now free on 0800 633 5730 to see if you have a valid claim for your slip, trip or fall.

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Types of slips, trips and falls

Supermarket Slips

If you have suffered injury because you slipped whilst shopping, then you can make a claim for compensation.

To find out how much of a payout you could receive call our injury team on free phone 0800 633 5730.

Tripping in a Public Place

Tripping over may sound trivial, but even a minor fall can result in broken bones. If you have tripped in a public place and were injured, you may be entitled to claim compensation if there was negligence involved.

Winter Ice Slip and Trip Claims

As autumn turns into winter and the frost bites, roads and pavements become dangerous as the risk of slipping on ice increases.If you have been harmed because you fell on ice which a local authority failed to clear, you may be entitled to make a claim.